Programme Aims

This programme offering a comprehensive foundation in diamond testing and grading that integrates theory with practical application. It covers the essential characteristics of diamonds and the detailed principles of grading systems, providing participants with a thorough understanding of diamond valuation standards. Students will learn to operate specialized testing instruments and grading tools, equipping them with the skills to evaluate diamonds accurately.

 

 

 

 

Core Course

1. Diamond Materials
2. Diamond Identification Instruments and Testing Practices
3. Midterm Assessment
4. Diamond 4C Grading System
5. Diamond Grading Practices
6. Final Assessment

Course Contents

• Diamond Morphology, chemical and physical properties
• Globally-recognised GIA and CIBJO diamond 4C grading system
• Various Diamond identification - From conventional into Advanced Instrumentations
• The identification of Synthetic Diamonds/Lab-grown and Irradiated Diamonds
• Identification of Diamond Simulants including Synthetic Moissanite, Cubic Zirconia and Doublet
• Grading over laser drilled and fracture filled and irradiated coloured diamonds
• Carat Weight - measurement practice
• Colour grading practice on loose and mounted diamonds (GIA Master Stones)
• Clarity grading practice on loose and mounted diamonds (assisted by microscope)
• Cut grading practice (Microscope and Sarin DiaMension proportion analyser)
• Introduction to GIA Cut Estimator on diamond grading, on-site demonstration
• Testing and grading practices for loose/mounted/white/Fancy colour diamonds for 300+ diamonds
• Introduction to the latest USA Rapaport and GemGuide pricing system

Admission Requirements:

1. Completion of New Senior Secondary (NSS) Form 6 or the old academic system Form 5 or an equivalent academic qualification ; and
2. At least 1 year of work experience in the jewelry industry; or
3. Completion of a course on general knowledge of gemstones; or
4. Passing an entrance exam on general gemstone knowledge.

 

Class Duration:

30 hours of face-to-face instruction,
5 hours of assessment,
48 hours of self-study,
totaling 83 hours.

 

• Each student enrolled in the "Certificate in Fundamental Diamond Testing and Grading (QF level 3)" course will be provided with 20 hours of complimentary additional practical sessions.

 

CEF Course Code: 36C125666
Institution Code: 639
Qualifications Credit: 8
Tuition Fee: HK$13,800 ( Installment payment available )

This course is eligible for the 'Continuing Education Fund', and qualified applicants may receive up to HK$10,780.00 as reimbursement, meaning students only need to pay HK$3,020.00 to study this course.

 

Certificate Award:

Students must meet the following graduation requirements to receive a graduation certificate:
(i) The overall attendance rate must be 80% or above; and
(ii) Must achieve passing scores (70% or above) in both the midterm and final assessments.

 

Course Assessment:

Practical Exercises (40%):
Multiple-choice questions (12%); Practical questions (28%).
Students have one chance for a retake in the midterm exam.
Final Assessment (30%): Multiple-choice questions (6%); Short answer questions (9%); Practical questions (45%).
Students have one chance for a retake in the final exam.

 

 

 

CEF Course code：36C125666
Institution code：639
QR Registration No. 19/001318/L3
QF Level：3
QF Credit：8
Course fee : HK$13,800 (tuition fee can be paid in installments, billed monthly).

• The course has been assessed as a Level 3 qualification and is registered on the Qualifications Register (Registration Number 19/001318/L3; Valid Registration Period: 03/02/2020 - 02/02/2028 ). For more information, please visit the Qualifications Register webpage: http://www.hkqr.gov.hk.

Certificate in Fundamental Diamond Testing and Grading (Level 3 of the Qualifications Framework)] is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (Level 3).

For more details, please visit the Continuing Education Fund website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/tc/index.htm.

HK$13,800 ( Installment payment available )

30 hours of face-to-face instruction, 5 hours of assessment, 48 hours of self-study, totaling 83 hours.

Chinese

1. Completion of New Senior Secondary (NSS) Form 6 or the old academic system Form 5 or an equivalent academic qualification ; and 2. At least 1 year of work experience in the jewelry industry; or 3. Completion of a course on general knowledge of gemstones; or 4. Passing an entrance exam on general gemstone knowledge.