Mission: The mission of this program is to prepare students The mission of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to fill the needs of jewelry industry employers.

Jewelry Making and Repair consists of two programs:  Jewelry Making and Repair 1 – J450400 (900 hours) and Jewelry Making and Repair 2 – J450500 (750 hours). 

It is recommended that students complete program J450400 or demonstrate mastery of the outcomes of the program prior to enrollment in program J450500.

These programs consist of a planned sequence of courses.

Jewelry Making and Repair 1

Clock, Watch and Jewelry Technician Assistant - Course PMT0650 (450 hours) – This course teaches the basic trade skills and includes measuring and weighing, identifying timepieces, identifying and testing metals, and utilization of tools.

Jewelry Designer - Course PMT0630 (450 hours) – Course content includes techniques of sawing, piercing, filing, and cutting; soldering metals; and designing and fabricating jewelry.

Jewelry Making and Repair 2

Wax Modeler/Casting - Course PMT0640 (150 hours) – Students learn to identify types of casting methods; design and sculpture wax models and molds; and cast jewelry pieces.

Jewelry Repairer - Course PMT0641 (300 hours) – Content includes hands-on experiences in repairing rings, chains, prongs, and hinges made of various metals. 

Stone Setter - Course PMT0632 (150 hours) – Students learn how to set stones in pronged mountings, baguette mountings, peg mountings, and tube and channel settings.

Certified Jeweler - Course PMT0645 (150 hours) – This advanced instruction includes electroplating jewelry, diamond cutting, and engraving techniques.

Distance Education:  Not available at this time

Articulation Agreement(s):  St. Petersburg College Industrial Management Technology, A.A.S. Degree

Industry Certification(s):  First level Jewelers of America (JA) Bench Professional Certification – JA Certified Bench Jeweler Technician (CBJT)

Second level JA Bench Professional Certification – JA Certified Bench Jeweler (CBJ)

Services Available:  Jewelry services are available to all Pinellas County School employees and students from 8 am-12 pm Tuesday and Thursday; and from 8 am-10 am and 11 am -12 pm (closed 10 -11 am) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  All work is performed by Jewelry Making and Repair students: jewelry repair, design, and fabrication.  Prices vary; please contact the instructor, Savanna Do, at (727) 893-2500, ext. 1080.