Gem A - Gemology Foundation (Full course / Practical Endorsement)

This course is designed to create and sustain interest in and enjoyment of gemology both for those

students not studying beyond this stage and for those continuing their studies in gemology and

related fields. It aims also to broaden students' knowledge of gemology and make a contribution

towards life-long learning for students working in and around gemstone- and jewelry-related jobs.

Students require no prior knowledge of gemology to study this course.

A) FULL COURSE ( Theory and Practical)

FROM SEPT 2023 – JUNE 2024 (9 MONTHS)

**Registration cut-off date - 30 AUG 2023 ** Maximum 8 pax only

** EXAM period - MID of JUNE 2024

Fee: $15,600/-

Full course fee includes Gem A registration and Examination Fee, Course Material and Gem A Tool set.

Payment Plan (Full course)

1. Initial Registration n Deposit: $4,200 and payment over the following months -

2. 1st Instalment : $3,800/- ( in SEPT 23, 1st week)

3. 2nd Instalment : $3,800/- (in DEC 23, 1st week)

4. 3rd Instalment : $3,800/- (in MARCH 24, 1st week)

Course Summary and Fee Structure:

Registration of student admission and examination date are handled by Institute,

Practical Endorsement must do at the Institute appointed by GEM A, UK, included in the course fee.

GEM A Fee include course materials, Sample Stones, Gem A Tool set & examination Fee and membership registration.

Course Outline:

Theory Module 1 - Introducing gems and gemology

Theory Module 2 - Understanding and communicating the physical properties of gem materials

Theory Module 3 - Introducing and explaining the gemstone pipeline from geology to jewellery

Theory Module 4 - Identifying gemstone, synthetics and their various treatments

Practical Module - Certificate Practical Endorsement

Course Plans:

1 Introductory session (5h)

6 Foundation Practical Sessions (5h each)

12 Classroom sessions (5h each)

2 Revision classroom session (5hrs)

1 Mock exam sessions (5hrs)

12 sessions online course (2hr each per session)

Additional:

1) 7 tutorials - 1 per week via email. You are advised to do these tutorials and send back for marking via email.

2) Past year exam papers review and revision.

Practical Endorsement lessons plan over the 5days:

Crystal observation - beryl, corundum, diamond, fluorite, quartz, spinel, topaz, tourmaline, etc.

Refractometer - single and double refractive, and its optical character.

Spectroscope - what to look out for in absorption spectrum of ruby, sapphire, emerald, zircon, peridot, almandine garnet, synthetic blue spinel.

Polariscope - single and double refractive and polycrystalline material.

Dichroscope - pleochroism i.e. dichroic and triochroic.

Chelsea Colour Filter - mixed green and blue stone.

Ultraviolet lighting - long and short wave effect on gemstones.

Weight and specific gravity - comparison of weight for stones of the same size.

Mock Examination : A theory and Practical with review after the mock exam.

Practical Endorsement signed by ATC - the institute

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(B) For Practical Endorsement only, 5 hours 5 days (Total 25 hours), fee is $3000

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++ Email us at [email protected] or call 6745-8542 for more information++

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Far East Gemological Institute, 9 Perak Road , S 208130, Singapore, Singapore