About the Qualification:
This qualification will equip qualifying learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and competence to evaluate, design and grade diamond gemstones to internationally reputable standards. It is aimed at people who work or intend to work within the diamond industry and who seek the skills to succeed.
After completion the student will know about and be able to evaluate, mark, design rough diamond gemstones and grade them as cut and polished diamond gemstones for sale into international markets.
The role of the diamond processing sector in terms of the jewellery manufacturing and diamond distribution system will be understood as well as the importance of their role in the distribution chain.
The student can choice a career path they wish to specialize in on obtaining the qualification :
Rough Evaluation
Basic Marking and Design.
Grading of polished diamond gemstones.
Inspecting.Qualified learners will, subject to the elected stream, be able to:
Communicate and solve problems by applying calculated practical applications in a variety of ways.
Examine and describe the structure and properties of diamond gemstones.
Evaluate rough diamond gemstones.
Conduct basic design of and mark diamond gemstones.
Grade polished diamond gemstones.
Rough Evaluation, the following will be achieved:
Describe the structure and properties of diamond gemstones
Use a loupe for advanced applications in examining diamond gemstones
Clarity grade rough diamond gemstones
Calculate basic weight yield for rough diamond gemstones
Sort rough diamonds by color, weight and shape
Stress test rough diamond gemstones
Test rough diamond gemstones for fluorescence
Marking and Designing
Describe the structure and properties of diamond gemstones
Use a loupe for advanced applications in examining diamond gemstones.
Use laboratory equipment to examine diamond gemstones
Calculate basic weight yield for rough diamond gemstones
Sort rough diamonds by color, weight and shape
Stress test rough diamond gemstones
Test rough diamond gemstones for fluorescence
Indicate where to place a window on rough diamond gemstones
Use a computer to evaluate options in design for rough diamond gemstones
Determine whether to saw, laser cut or make rough diamond gemstones
Use a computer to design, mark and check diamond gemstones for parting
Describe the process of fabrication for polishing diamond gemstones
Grading of polished diamond gemstones outcome
Use a loupe to examine diamond gemstones.
Describe the structure and properties of diamond gemstones
Describe process control systems for processing diamond gemstones
Use laboratory equipment to examine diamond gemstones
Test rough diamond gemstones for fluorescence
Describe the process of fabrication for polishing diamond gemstones
Grade polished diamond gemstones
Measure proportions of polished diamond gemstones.
Executive Summary:
The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College offers a certification program in rough diamonds, diamond cutting, marking and polished grading, having an international reputation for their standards and offer training of a high standard.
Through the Corlia Roberts Diamond Education Colleges unique combination of one-on-one coaching and integrated videos, students will learn to mark, grade diamonds, polish diamonds, and evaluate diamond stones more consistently and accurately using the very latest in gemmological equipment.
On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College Completion certificate, which “will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry globally”
