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         HNC

         HND

         Leisure

Programme Aims

The HND in jewellery design, production and business is designed to provide advanced skills, as well as, technical and professional training for those who desire to work in the jewellery trade or in related areas. This is an ideal programme for anyone wishing to become self employed. Time for a career change, time to do the subject you have always wanted - now you can! 

Programme Structure

This is a full-time programme which consists of a series of HN units with continuous assessment and no formal examination. The jewellery manufacturing units are undertaken in a well equipped traditional jewellery workshop and involves demonstrations followed by practice of the necessary skills. The Business and Specialist units involve study and research, there is a lot of help on hand to assist the student with both the practical and academic study. Visits to museums and exhibitions and participation in exhibitions and sales are all part of this programme. 

Programme Content

The following practical jewellery making units will be covered in the workshop:

• Master Pattern Making

• The Lost Wax Process

• Stonesetting 2

• Enamelling

• Design manufacture and Distribution

• Alternative Processes

• Small Workings

• Mechanisms

• Prepare and Present a Business Plant

The programme also covers aspects of business, communications and a work placement.

Casting is offered in Glasgow in partnership with North Glasgow College. 

Career Opportunities

There are varied career opportunities available to those who successfully complete this programme. For example it is designed for those who wish to become self-employed or enter the jewellery trade. It can also provide managerial level entry into retailing or support work with a charity or fund-raising. The programme would be beneficial for anyone who has aspirations to run a craft shop or gallery. 

Progression

Successful completion of this programme can lead to the HND jewellery Design, Production & Business at Lauder College. Students may also wish to progress to further studies at Art College or progress to employment in the jewellery trade. 

Preferred Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements are either:

• HNC jewellery
• Academic ability

Funding

Funding for higher level programmes normally comes from the Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). They can help with fees, travel, students loans and other allowances.

Students under the age of 25 can access the Young Students Bursary which can replace part of the student loan. For students over 25 years of age, the Mature Students' Bursary, part of the additional funding available from the college, may help with childcare and/or housing costs. Lone parents are also eligible to receive specific support worth at least £1,000.

Disabled students may be eligible for extra help through the Disabled Students allowance. 

Study Method - Full Time

The length of the course depends on the mode of study. If studied on a full-time basis the course will be completed in 36 weeks. 

Full-time - Min 15 hours per week in college, with 20 hours home study. 

Start Date - September 2002 

How to book and enrol:

Visit the centre between 9.00am and 5.00pm or contact us:
Telephone: 01383 559140
Fax: 01383 559172
email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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