Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:59 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:59 AM AWST
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Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB61
AB61
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/2016
15/01/2016
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Approved Date
21/07/2016
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
3.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2019
21/02/2019
Nominal Hours
744
744
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in jewellery design.
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units:
- six (6) core units
- nine (9) electives
- three (3) electives from group A
- two (2) electives from Group B
- four (4) units from any training package at Cert III, Cert IV or Diploma level
- six (6) core units
- nine (9) electives
- three (3) electives from group A
- two (2) electives from Group B
- four (4) units from any training package at Cert III, Cert IV or Diploma level
1. Core Units
Learners to complete six (6) core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG97 | CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWH22 | CUAPPR502 | Develop own sustainable professional practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWH20 | CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWH23 | CUAPPR503 | Present a body of own creative work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWH24 | CUAPPR501 | Realise a body of creative work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWK27 | CUAACD501 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electives
Learners to complete three (3) units from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWK30 | CUAACD402 | Experiment with moulding and casting techniques | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWJ21 | CUADIG509 | Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWJ22 | CUADIG508 | Refine digital art techniques | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electives
Learners to complete two (2) units from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH00 | CUARES402 | Conduct research | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWI72 | CUAIND402 | Provide freelance services | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units
Learners to complete four (4) units from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7585 | MEM19033A | Create silversmithing objects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5390 | MEM08010B | Manually finish/polish materials | 54 | Unit of competency |
| S7581 | MEM19029A | Produce a professional jewellery design and 3D object portfolio | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S7588 | MEM19036A | Use specialised techniques to produce jewellery and objects | 54 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC97 | Jewellery Design | Pathway |
Note
Pathway course in Visual Art for Jewellery Design.
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must have the technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.