NAJ’s JET 2 officially published on the Regulated Qualifications Framework

20 Jan 2021

 

The NAJ’s long-standing qualification, the JET 2, is now officially published on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, administered by Ofqual.

Now officially known as the ATHE Level 3 Certificate, JET Professional Jewellers (JET2), the qualification continues to include six mandatory modules and seven optional modules providing learners with detailed knowledge to support them on their jewellery journey.

View JET 2 Qualification

In reaction, Marie Garnett, NAJ’s Head of Education said,

This is an exciting time for Jewellery Education and Training at NAJ. The JET 2 follows the Foundations of Appraisal Practice onto the RQF, positioning both as officially Ofqual regulated.

Throughout lockdown it’s been interesting to see so many people utilising their time to progress with the JET pathway. A number of retailers, designers and suppliers have opted to invite their colleagues to benefit from the programmes, and we’re also noticing a rise in individuals pursuing the programmes themselves directly, which now with Ofqual regulation, we expect to continue.

The qualification typically takes 12 months to complete, and is assessed by seven written assignments, followed by an in depth final research project. All learners who complete the ATHE Level 3 Certificate, JET Professional Jewellers (JET 2) will be invited to the Annual Education Awards at Goldsmiths’ Hall, to be recognised amongst their peers.

Core modules of the qualification include the History of Jewellery, Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Silver, Diamonds, Gemstones, Hallmarking and Better Business. Design, watches, Synthetic Diamonds, Services and Repairs, Valuations, Store Design and Display, Law, Pawnbroking, Jewellery Manufacturing, Silversmithing and Security make up the optional modules available.

Entry requirements for the ATHE Level 3 Certificate, JET Professional Jewellers (JET 2) are either the JET Professional Jewellers’ Certificate (JET 1) or two years’ full-time work experience in the jewellery industry (or three years part-time); at least 5 GCSEs or 'O' Levels (or equivalent international qualifications).

Previously known as the JET Professional Jewellers’ Diploma, the change to ‘Certificate’ was because under Ofqual rules the terms `Diploma’ and `Certificate’ relate to the size of the qualification, rather than the level, with the programme taking 170 hours in total.

Benefits of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) recognition will come with a series of responsibilities for NAJ, which are designed to ensure that the student’s learning is of the highest possible standard.

The awarding organisation (Awards for Training and Higher Education), on behalf of Ofqual (the national qualifications’ regulator), will make regular external checks to ensure that assessment is being carried out to nationally recognised standards and that student learning is being supported by well-designed learning resources and assignments. This means that jewellery professionals and businesses can be assured that the JET qualifications, will continue to focus on the best quality possible.

Individuals and businesses interested in the pursuing JET programmes, can learn more on the NAJ’s Careers and Education pages, which also includes information on accessing financial support to take the qualifications, jewellery jobs and short courses.

View JET 2 Qualification

Source: The National Association of Jewellers