DIAMOND SORTING & EVALUATION COURSES
A) ROUGH EVALUATION OF DIAMOND GEMSTONES – 10 DAY SKILLS PROGRAMME:
Description:
This skills programme is aimed at persons who work or intend to work within the diamond
processing industry and who seek recognition for rough evaluation skills in the diamond
processing industry.
Duration:
Full time: 2 weeks. Monday to Friday 8:00 – 15:00 with a tea time break from 10:00 – 10:15
and a lunch time break from 13:00 – 13:30.
Course Fees:
R6, 000-00 inclusive of VAT.
- Please note that only a limited number of candidates can be accommodated.
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable into the Academy’s bank account to
- secure your place, please complete the application form for a reference number.
- The balance of the amount is payable before or on the day training commences.
- Fees are not refundable.
Course Outcomes:
- Diamond crystallography, different varieties of diamond crystals
- Structural defects and the internal structure of diamond crystals.
- Impurities in rough diamonds, their cause and effect.
- Determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial and its effect on buying
- and selling.
- Select and sort diamonds for purity, colour, size, shape and unusual qualities.
- Determine whether to cleave, saw or keep a rough diamond whole.
- Stress test diamonds and test for fluorescence.
- Classification of rough gems and industrial diamonds.
- The use of the Rappaport Diamond Price List and the International diamond price structure.
- Basic guide on how to use the Sarin and/or other computerised planning equipment for rough planning and evaluation.
Entry Requirements:
“Introduction to the diamond industry” skills course or previous competency in the history, structure and operations in the diamond industry or a Gr. 12 certificate with Mathematics are the minimum requirements for this course. Proficiency in English is of importance as all courses are delivered in English.
Dates of Rough Evaluation course for 2013:
Start date Monday 18th February
End date Friday 1st March
Please note that the above courses will take place only if a minimum of 10 candidates
register for each particular course.
Certificate:
No exam will be written but continuous assessments will be conducted. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance from KIDJA. As this is a Unit Standard based course, credits towards the qualification in Diamond Processing (NQF L4, 5) and Diamond Design and Evaluation (NQF L4, 5, 6).Candidates will be registered on the MQA I-SHARE system and credited with each successful Unit Standard (module) they complete successfully.
Registration:
Registration for this course opens on the 9TH of January 2013. Early application is advisable as
we have limited space per course. Application forms can be obtained from the Academy.
Equipment and course material:
All equipment, learning material and consumables as well as diamonds will be supplied by
KIDJA but will remain the property of the Academy.
Code of conduct:
The code of conduct of the Academy must be followed at all times. Any deviation to the code of conduct and security policy and procedure will result in the candidate being expelled without a refund of course fees paid. Each candidate will receive a student card which must be worn for security purposes. No candidate will be allowed on campus without it.
Accommodation and transport:
Limited accommodation at a local school hostel is available but will be for the candidate’s cost. Candidates outside Kimberley can contact us to assist in securing accommodation but it will be for the candidate’s own cost. Transport will be for the cost of the candidate.
