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Units of Competencies for the Jewellery Industry
1. Design
This functional area covers knowledge of basic jewellery design principles, jewellery drawing techniques, computer-aided design and computer prototyping production theories, industry-specific knowledge, information collection and application, use of jewellery materials and mould-making. Practitioners are also expected to know the aesthetic value and quality of jewellery workmanship, and be able to communicate with prototyping workers. They should also have some knowledge about the trends of the jewellery market and cultural development.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZSA105A Know about the basic knowledge of the jewellery market 3
JLZZDE101A Master basic patterns of jewellery and line-drawing techniques by hand 6
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZDE201A Master basic jewellery design techniques 6
JLZZDE202A Master the techniques for making small-scale prototypes of jewellery products 4
JLZZDE203A Master basic 3-D hand-drawing techniques for jewellery products 4
JLZZDE204A Know about the trend and development of jewellery design 6
JLZZDE205A Master the basic techniques for drawing colour diagrams 6
JLZZDE206A Know about computer-aided design softwares for jewellery products 4
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZDE301A Understand the basic principle of jewellery design 6
JLZZDE302A Know about jewellery design and cultural trend 6
JLZZPD302A Apply CAD/CAM technologies in jewellery manufacturing 6
JLZZDE303A Understand intellectual property 3
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
JLZZDE304A Master the technique of hand-drawn jewellery structural drawing 6
JLZZDE305A Employ CAD techniques in relatively simple jewellery design 4
JLZZDE306A Make basic jewellery display models 4
JLZZDE307A Present the coloured drawings of jewellery by means of mixed media 6
JLZZDE308A Understand the relationship between jewellery manufacturing and design 6
JLZZDE309A Know about the general market situation of jewellery products 3
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZDE401A Integrate and incorporate design techniques into jewellery design 6
JLZZDE402A Know about the relationship between jewellery design theory and culture 6
JLZZPD402A Employ computerized rapid prototyping technique in the jewellery industry 9
JLZZDE403A Employ hand-drawing techniques to present the appearance and structure of jewellery 4
JLZZDE404A Apply CAD softwares in relatively complicated jewellery design 4
JLZZDE405A Use various kinds of jewellery materials in jewellery design 3
JLZZDE406A Make relatively complicated jewellery models 6
JLZZDE407A Master professional design knowledge of the jewellery industry 6
JLZZDE408A Master the market trend of the jewellery industry 3
JLZZDE409A Present the coloured drawings of jewellery by means of mixed media 4
JLZZDE410A Apply technological innovations of jewellery in jewellery design 9
Level 5
JLZZDE501A Master innovative technology of jewellery to design creative jewellery 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
JLZZDE502A Analyze the market trend of the jewellery industry 6
JLZZDE503A Master the trend of jewellery products and cultural development 6
JLZZDE504A Show and explain jewellery design products to customers 3
JLZZDE505A Apply diversified design theories to design jewellery 6
Level 6
JLZZDE601A Prepare proposals on jewellery design projects 4
JLZZDE602A Master cultural trend to develop new brand products 6
JLZZDE603A Develop innovative jewellery design directions 6
Level 7
JLZZDE701A Plan and design new jewellery brands 9
2. Logistics and Purchasing
This functional area involves knowledge of logistic management concept, procurement of general materials/diamonds and gemstones, shipments, warehouse keeping, inventory control and transportation, so as to shorten corporate operational cycle, thus satisfying customer needs and enhancing corporate economic returns.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZLO101A Apply basic logistic methods in jewellery 6
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZOM201A Apply inventory management on jewellery products/parts 6
JLZZOM202A Apply knowledge about import and export operation of jewellery products 9
JLZZLO201A Know about the procurement of general jewellery products/parts 6
JLZZLO202A Know about the logistics transportation for jewellery products 6
JLZZLO203A Know about cross-border transportation between China and Hong Kong for jewellery products 6
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
JLZZLO301A Implement the procurement of jewellery materials, gemstone products and parts 6
JLZZLO302A Implement the procurement of jewellery products for marketing purposes 9
JLZZLO303A Master logistic management and relevant technologies for jewellery 9
JLZZLO304A Master wholesale, distribution of inventory and transportation management of jewellery 9
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZLO401A Implement logistic management for jewellery 6
JLZZLO402A Formulate procurement plans for jewellery materials, gemstone products and parts 6
JLZZLO403A Devise marketing plans for the procurement of jewellery products 6
Level 5
JLZZLO501A Formulate logistic management plans and supervisory plans on jewellery for the enterprise 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
Level 6
Level 7
3. Marketing and Promotion
This functional area involves knowledge of brand history, understanding of the concept of new products, and development and marketing of jewellery products. Practitioners should possess basic knowledge of elementary marketing strategy, marketing expansion and promotion, public relations and publicity, brand management, analysis and supervision.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZSA105A Know about the basic knowledge of the jewellery market 3
JLZZSA106A Receive customers 6
JLZZSA107A Promote the sales of general gold and silver jewellery products 6
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZMK201A Understand the general situation of the jewellery market 3
JLZZSA203A Capable to use simple English to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA204A Capable to use simple Putonghua to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA205A Handle general customers' complaints 3
JLZZSA206A Guard against thefting in jewellery outlets 6
JLZZSA207A Promote the sales of jewellery and jade products 9
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZMK301A Master the market trend of jewellery products and relevant marketing skills 9
JLZZSA303A Capable to use complicated English to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA304A Capable to use complicated Putonghua to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZMK401A Implement comprehensive marketing plan 9
Level 5
JLZZMK501A Assess comprehensive marketing plans and performance requirements 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
Level 6
JLZZMK601A Formulate comprehensive marketing strategies 9
JLZZMK602A Formulate comprehensive strategies and related measures for exhibitions 9
Level 7
JLZZMK701A Formulate branding strategies for jewellery 9
4. Operational Management
This functional area covers knowledge of operational management, operational planning, and organization and control of jewellery factories as well as wholesale and retail companies, which are necessary for enhancing management efficiency and effectiveness. Regarding jewellery factories, practitioners should possess general knowledge of factory operation, including production management, administrative management, accounting and finance, logistics, human resources and training, etc. Regarding outlet operation, they are expected to possess general knowledge of operational management on a range of subjects including costing, human resources and training, logistics, marketing and promotion, commercial law and risk strategy, etc.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZSA105A Know about the basic knowledge of the jewellery market 3
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZOM201A Apply inventory management on jewellery products/parts 6
JLZZOM202A Apply knowledge about import and export operation of jewellery products 9
JLZZLO201A Know about the procurement of general jewellery products/parts 6
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZOM301A Know about the operational method of the corporation/organization 6
JLZZOM302A Implement supervisory management and production control 6
JLZZOM303A Handle orders for jewellery/parts 6
JLZZOM304A Implement inventory control on jewellery products 9
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
JLZZOM305A Apply cost accounting techniques 9
JLZZLO301A Implement the procurement of jewellery materials, gemstone products and parts 6
JLZZLO302A Implement the procurement of jewellery products for marketing purposes 9
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZOM401A Implement financial management 9
JLZZPD401A Implement worksite/factory management 9
JLZZOM402A Manage the daily operation of the organization/enterprise 6
JLZZOM403A Know about business laws 9
JLZZOM404A Know about the labour ordinances related to human resources management 6
JLZZLO401A Implement logistic management for jewellery 6
JLZZLO402A Formulate procurement plans for jewellery materials, gemstone products and parts 6
JLZZLO403A Devise marketing plans for the procurement of jewellery products 6
Level 5
JLZZPD501A Formulate worksite/factory management plans and staff training plans 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
JLZZPD502A Assess comprehensive production management plans and performance requirements 9
JLZZOM501A Formulate comprehensive operational management plan 9
JLZZOM502A Formulate human resources management strategies 9
JLZZOM503A Formulate financial management plans 9
JLZZOM504A Formulate operational management plans and supervisory plans for the enterprise 9
JLZZOM506A Know about the commercial laws in China 6
Level 6
JLZZPD601A Formulate production and performance requirements for jewellery products 9
JLZZPD602A Formulate plans to improve jewellery manufacturing techniques and technologies 9
JLZZOM601A Formulate strategies for skills development 9
JLZZOM602A Formulate project management strategies 9
JLZZOM603A Formulate outsourcing plans 9
JLZZOM604A Formulate development strategies for the enterprise/organization 9
JLZZOM605A Formulate comprehensive procurement plans and performance requirements 9
JLZZOM606A Formulate risk management plans 9
JLZZOM607A Effect innovative management 9
Level 7
JLZZOM701A Set overall corporate direction, ideology and strategy for the operational management of jewellery 9
5. Production
This functional area covers knowledge and skills relating to the manufacturing of jewellery products and parts, manufacturing operations and manufacturing methods which are necessary for producing high quality jewellery. Practitioners should know the characteristics of various kinds of jewellery materials, production and manufacturing techniques/skills (including gold-casting, gemstone setting, wax molding, moulding casting, electroplating, sandering, gemstone cutting/sandering, dyeing of pearls, string of beads, stone-sorting, electroforming, silver prototype trimming, mould trimming , recovery of materials, wax setting, jade carving, jewellery carving, recovery of gold refining, calculation of fineness, etc.), application of basic CAD/CAM technologies, awareness of occupational safety and health, knowledge of environmental protection, and be able to provide assistance in organizing corporate training, etc.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZPD102A Master basic metalsmithing techniques 9
JLZZPD103A Master basic gems setting techniques 3
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
JLZZPD205A Carve wax model for jewellery products 6
JLZZPD206A Master casting techniques 9
JLZZPD207A Master wax setting techniques for jewellery products 3
JLZZPD209A Master jewellery polishing techniques 3
JLZZPD210A Master jewellery electroplating techniques 6
JLZZPD211A Master stone sorting techniques 3
JLZZPD213A Master fine gold jewellery making techniques 12
JLZZPD214A Master fine gold bangle/necklace jewellery making techniques 15
JLZZPD215A Master rings making techniques 9
JLZZPD216A Master pendants/brooches/earrings making techniques 12
JLZZPD217A Master bracelet/bangle and necklace/choker making techniques 15
JLZZPD218A Master trimming techniques 6
JLZZPD219A Master grain setting (grain-raising setting, grain-pushing setting, pave setting and micro setting) techniques 12
JLZZPD220A Master rubbed setting / claw setting / channel setting / bezel setting techniques 12
JLZZPD221A Master integrated gems setting techniques 6
JLZZPD222A Master basic techniques in cutting/polishing gemstones and jade (jadeite/nephrite) 12
JLZZPD223A Operate basic equipment for diamond/gemstones faceting/polishing equipments 12
Level 3
JLZZPD301A Carve wax model for jewellery articles/ornaments 9
JLZZPD302A Apply CAD/CAM technologies in jewellery manufacturing 6
JLZZPD303A Manufacture jewellery silver model 18
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
JLZZPD304A Master jewellery electroforming techniques 9
JLZZPD306A Master processing techniques for pearl jewellery 9
JLZZPD308A Facet/polish diamond/gemstones 15
JLZZPD309A Carve gemstone/jade(jadeite/nephrite) 15
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZRD401A Apply various kinds of jewellery processing techniques 4
JLZZPD401A Implement worksite/factory management 9
JLZZPD402A Employ computerized rapid prototyping technique in the jewellery industry 9
JLZZTS401A Master the technological development of jewellery materials and production 6
Level 5
JLZZPD501A Formulate worksite/factory management plans and staff training plans 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
JLZZPD502A Assess comprehensive production management plans and performance requirements 9
Level 6
JLZZPD601A Formulate production and performance requirements for jewellery products 9
JLZZPD602A Formulate plans to improve jewellery manufacturing techniques and technologies 9
Level 7
6. Quality Management
This functional area covers quality inspection and management for jewellery manufacturing and retailing business. Practitioners should be able to distinguish between genuine and fake gemstones, ensure that the quality of jewellery products and the fineness of precious metals can meet customers¡¦ requirements and international standards, and be able to analyze and handle buyers¡¦ complaints on quality as well as provide assistance in corporate quality control and related training.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZQM101A Apply basic knowledge of quality control in jewellery 6
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZQM201A Use of quality check standards and test equipments for jewellery/gemstones and parts 6
JLZZQM202A Implement quality control on jewellery products 6
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZQM301A Formulate quality reports and quality assurance scheme on jewellery/parts 6
JLZZQM302A Handle complaints from customers/buyers on the quality of jewellery products 6
JLZZQM303A Restrieve materials/refine gold 9
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZQM401A Analyze quality control reports on jewellery 6
JLZZQM402A Promote quality management culture 6
JLZZQM403A Implement quality management and staff training for the entire factory 6
Level 5
JLZZQM501A Implement total quality management 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
Level 6
JLZZQM601A Formulate comprehensive quality management plans 9
Level 7
7. Research and Product Development
This functional area covers the technological innovations and research work on jewellery, including knowledge of product development, technological development as well as technical research of jewellery, production engineering and project management, etc.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZSA105A Know about the basic knowledge of the jewellery market 3
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZRD201A Know about relevant technologies for the development of jewellery products 6
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZRD301A Apply technologies relevant to jewellery products 6
JLZZRD302A Know about the application of rapid prototyping technique for jewellery 6
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
JLZZDE306A Make basic jewellery display models 4
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZRD401A Apply various kinds of jewellery processing techniques 4
JLZZPD402A Employ computerized rapid prototyping technique in the jewellery industry 9
JLZZTS401A Master the technological development of jewellery materials and production 6
JLZZDE406A Make relatively complicated jewellery models 6
JLZZDE407A Master professional design knowledge of the jewellery industry 6
Level 5
JLZZRD501A Assess the application of innovative jewellery processing techniques 3
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
JLZZRD502A Improve the appearance and structure of jewellery products 4
JLZZRD503A Execute product development plan for jewellery 6
Level 6
JLZZRD601A Implement innovative research plans on jewellery 5
JLZZRD602A Foster the progress of research and development of jewellery products 3
JLZZRD603A Formulate product development plans for jewellery 6
JLZZRD604A Formulate policies on innovative jewellery processing techniques 3
JLZZRD605A Formulate overall and long-term strategies for product research and development of jewellery 6
Level 7
JLZZTS701A Formulate corporate direction for developing comprehensive technological support and the research and development of jewellery 9
JLZZRD701A Lead and foster the development of innovative technological research projects 3
JLZZRD702A Lead and apply innovative jewellery processing techniques 3
8. Sales
This functional area covers the export (wholesale) and retailing business of jewellery. Practitioners are required to possess knowledge of sales management, inventory control and maintenance, customer relations and services, product display, customer information, after-sales services and security, so as to achieve high effectiveness in sales.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZSA103A Identify jewellery products/parts 3
JLZZSA104A Implement the basic workflow of jewellery production 6
JLZZSA105A Know about the basic knowledge of the jewellery market 3
JLZZSA106A Receive customers 6
JLZZSA107A Promote the sales of general gold and silver jewellery products 6
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZSA202A Employ basic knowledge of retail management 6
JLZZSA203A Capable to use simple English to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA204A Capable to use simple Putonghua to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA205A Handle general customers' complaints 3
JLZZSA206A Guard against thefting in jewellery outlets 6
JLZZSA207A Promote the sales of jewellery and jade products 9
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZSA301A Show/display jewellery products 6
JLZZSA302A Conduct value assessment and proper recovery of jewellery 4
JLZZSA303A Capable to use complicated English to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA304A Capable to use complicated Putonghua to handle business communication with customers 9
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZSA402A Implement supervisory management on retailing business 9
JLZZSA403A Execute inventory control in retailing business 9
JLZZSA404A Implement customer service management 9
Level 5
JLZZSA501A Assess sales status and formulate sales estimates 9
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
Level 6
Level 7
9. Technology support
This functional area covers the application of information technology, knowledge of metallurgy and jewellery production, as well as other technologies and techniques to create and develop new products or systems, having regard for the project objectives, environmental factors and relevant facilities of the enterprise, thus providing highly effective support to the marketing, operation, design and production of the jewellery industry.
QF Level
  Code Name Credit
Level 1
JLZZOM101A Apply occupational safety, labour and industry-related legislations 4
Level 2
JLZZSA210A Know about common gemstones 6
JLZZSA211A Know about basic jewellery manufacturing materials 3
JLZZOM203A Apply general occupational safety, health and environmental protection legislations 6
JLZZPD202A Implement security measures for the jewellery industry 6
Level 3
JLZZTS301A Know about computer technologies and supporting techniques for jewellery 6
JLZZTS302A Know about the technical support for jewellery manufacturing equipments 3
JLZZPD302A Apply CAD/CAM technologies in jewellery manufacturing 6
JLZZSA305A Identify common gemstones and their qualities 12
Level 4
JLZZSA401A Communicate with staff in different departments of the organization 3
JLZZRD401A Apply various kinds of jewellery processing techniques 4
JLZZTS401A Master the technological development of jewellery materials and production 6
JLZZTS402A Apply the supporting techniques of computer technology in the jewellery industry 9
JLZZTS403A Apply supporting techniques to jewellery production machinery 6
Level 5
JLZZTS501A Implement technological research plans for jewellery 6
JLZZSA502A Identify and analyse various kinds of gemstones 18
JLZZSA503A Identify and grade diamond 12
Level 6
JLZZTS601A Formulate technological research plans for jewellery products 9
Level 7
JLZZTS701A Formulate corporate direction for developing comprehensive technological support and the research and development of jewellery 9
Advanced Options Other Functional Areas:
Note:
  1. The SCSs have been moderated by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to ensure consistency of QF level across industries.
  2. The contents of all SCSs will be updated regularly.

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