Jeweler

JEWELER

LEVEL I

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Lower secondary school diploma

TRAINING DURATION: 1,800 hours

QUALIFICATION AWARDED: Professional qualification

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DESCRIPTION

This professional figure knows the history of watches and precious objects and is able to recognize their styles. They actively work in goldsmithing, understanding its characteristics and composition. They interpret and execute the design of the object to be processed.

The professional qualification is essential for entry into employment in companies in the sector and for practicing as a self-employed professional.

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

CORE MODULES:

• Promotion of equal opportunities in the workplace and relevant regulations

• Basic notions of ecology and the environment, sustainable development, and any relevant sector regulations

• Computing and web: theoretical knowledge and practical use of tools

• Prevention and protection regulations in the workplace (Legislative Decree 626/94 and subsequent amendments and additions)

• Basic notions of regulations on workers' rights and duties, also with reference to the forms and characteristics of standard and non-standard contracts. Collective bargaining

• Basic notions of the tax system in force

• Basic notions of project financing: incentive laws, structural funds, self-employment

SPECIALIZATION MODULES:

• Goldsmithing tradition in Italy and Europe

• Characteristics and styles of local workmanship

• Fundamentals of physics and chemistry

• Gold: properties, characteristics, design of processing phases, processing characteristics and techniques, casting and engraving

• Execution, reading, and interpretation of technical and artistic drawing

• Preparation of materials and use of work tools