Fine Jewellery Making Competition

This competition is not running in 2023

However, we will continue our strong relationship with our Competition Organising Partner the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths, to inspire the next generation of jewellery makers to develop their skills to the highest standard and encourage more people into careers in the sector.

Overview

Jewellery is a craft which requires an individual to take an intricate design, or create one themselves and turn it into a beautiful piece of jewellery.

The competition has been designed to reflect the role of a Jeweller. The Competition will test the candidate’s understanding and interpretation of a design alongside the standards expected within the industry. The competition will also test candidates time management and understanding of processes.

How competing is helping Militsa get into the industry.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Attention to detail
Creativity
Health & Safety, safe handling
Designing
Working with tools and materials
Manufacturing
Soldering
Finishing Techniques

Entry criteria

This competition is intended for those competitors with a minimum of 1-year full-time training experience of this skill in education, training, employment
Alternatively, competitors maybe those who are enrolled in a programme of study or have completed the equivalent to level 2 qualifications and are now working towards a higher level
It is recommended that competitors have undertaken specific training in diamond mounting and are confident with basic jewellery bench equipment, processes such as soldering and piercing as well as working from technical drawings

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register before 24 March

2. Entry stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions at their local college, training provider centre or work place, or, take part in an online competition

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle