Qualification Structure for SQA Level 4Diploma in Jewellery and Silverware Manufacture

SQA Qualification Code:GJ6M 53

Ofqual Qualification Code:601/3222/X

To attain the qualification,learnersmust achievea total of 98Credits.
This comprises:
 17 Mandatory Credits
Option Credits – See Below

Please note: It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory Units: Learners must achieve 17 credits

SQA Unit Code / Title / Ofqual Unit code / QCF Level / QCF credit value / GLH
H74V 80 / Prepare and Maintain the General Workshop Environment for the Manufacture of Precious Metal Objects / A/506/2418 / 4 / 4 / 23
H74W 80 / Research, Develop and Produce Drawn Plans for the Manufacture of Precious Metal Objects / D/506/2346 / 4 / 13 / 94

Silversmithing – The Learner must achieve a minimum of 101 Credits by achieving all of the Units from the Mandatory Section and a minimum of 9 Credits from the relevant options

Mandatory Units: Learners must achieve 92 credits

SQA Unit Code / Title / Ofqual Unit code / QCF Level / QCF credit value / GLH
H75S 80 / Form Silverware Components using Advanced Techniques / M/506/2416 / 4 / 20 / 154
H8L4 53 / Join Silverware Components using Advanced Techniques / T/506/2420 / 4 / 19 / 150
H75D 80 / Produce Spun Products using Advanced Techniques / K/506/2446 / 4 / 17 / 131
H759 80 / Produce Tools for use in the Manufacture of Jewellery or Silverware Items / M/506/2448 / 4 / 37 / 268

Silvermithing - Optional Units: Learners must achieve 9 credits

SQA Unit Code / Title / Ofqual Unit code / QCF Level / QCF credit value / GLH
H6YE 79 / Produce Rubber Moulds for Lost Wax Casting / R/506/1601 / 3 / 9 / 68
H75F 80 / Produce Advanced Jewellery and Silverware Components Using Wax Casting / J/506/2423 / 4 / 14 / 105
H750 80 / Produce Polished and Finished Precious Metal Objects using Advanced Techniques / F/506/2436 / 4 / 20 / 158
H756 80 / Produce Advanced Designs for Precious Metal Objects using CAD Technology / H/506/2350 / 4 / 34 / 315
H757 80 / Produce Advanced Prototypes for Precious Metal Objects using CAM Technology / T/506/2417 / 4 / 38 / 356
H758 80 / Produce Chased Items for Precious Metal Objects using Advanced Techniques / M/506/2447 / 4 / 39 / 292
H75A 80 / Produce Plated Precious Metal Objects / F/506/2476 / 4 / 18 / 116
H75B 80 / Produce and Electroform Precious Metal Objects / H/506/2467 / 4 / 18 / 116
H75G 80 / Implement Repair and Restoration on Silverware Items / K/506/2477 / 4 / 16 / 116

Jewellery Manufacture – The Learner must achieve a minimum of 81 Credits by achieving all of the Units from the Mandatory Section and a minimum of 9 Credits from the relevant options

Jewellery Manufacture Mandatory Units Learners must achieve 68 credits

SQA Unit Code / Title / Ofqual Unit code / QCF Level / QCF credit value / GLH
H754 80 / Form Jewellery Components using Advanced Techniques / K/506/2415 / 4 / 20 / 154
H755 80 / Join Jewellery Components using Advanced Techniques / F/506/2419 / 4 / 19 / 150
H75E 80 / Implement Repair and Restoration on Jewellery Items / A/506/2421 / 4 / 16 / 116
H753 80 / Apply Advanced Knowledge of Metallurgy to the Manufacture of precious metal objects / M/506/2349 / 4 / 13 / 98

Jewellery Manufacture Optional Units Learners must achieve 13 credits

SQA Unit Code / Title / Ofqual Unit code / QCF Level / QCF credit value / GLH
H6YE 79 / Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting / R/506/1601 / 3 / 9 / 68
H75F 80 / Produce Advanced Jewellery and Silverware Components Using Wax Casting / J/506/2423 / 4 / 14 / 105
H750 80 / Produce Polished and Finished Precious Metal Objects using Advanced Techniques / F/506/2436 / 4 / 20 / 158
H756 80 / Produce Advanced Designs for Precious Metal Objects using CAD Technology / H/506/2350 / 4 / 34 / 315
H757 80 / Produce Advanced Prototypes for Precious Metal Objects using CAM Technology / T/506/2417 / 4 / 38 / 356
H74X 80 / Produce Enamelled Surfaces for Precious Metal Objects using Advanced Techniques / T/506/2496 / 4 / 35 / 273
H751 80 / Set Gemstones using Advanced Settings in the Manufacture of Jewellery Items / R/506/2523 / 4 / 46 / 359
H75A 80 / Produce Plated Precious Metal Objects / F/506/2476 / 4 / 18 / 116
H75B 80 / Produce and Electroform Precious Metal Objects / H/506/2467 / 4 / 18 / 116
H759 80 / Produce Tools for use in the Manufacture of Jewellery or Silverware Items / M/506/2448 / 4 / 36 / 268