Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Creative and design

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Engaged with the production of fine and detailed items that are made from precious metals and adorned with precious stones and other materials.

Fabricate jewellery pieces from metal sheet, wire, and tube

Set gemstones securely using appropriate setting techniques

Repair and restore damaged or worn jewellery to specification

Finish surfaces by filing, sanding, and polishing to a high standard

Interpret design briefs and technical drawings at the bench

Maintain and clean specialist tools and workshop equipment safely

Check completed work against quality standards before handover

Properties of precious metals, gemstones, and allied materials

Traditional craft techniques including soldering, forging, and casting

Stone-setting methods such as claw, bezel, and pavé

Surface finishing techniques including polishing, engraving, and plating

How to read and produce technical drawings for jewellery pieces

Health and safety requirements when working with chemicals and tools

Quality standards and hallmarking regulations for precious metals

Ready to look for a place?

See live Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.