Rough Diamond Marking Course

1. Duration of Rough Diamond Marking Course

   It is a 2 week course - full day from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 14:00.

2. Commencement

   The Rough Diamond Marking Courses will be run as follows:-

   Rough Diamond Marking Courses
   Start Date	End Date	Status
   10 August 2020	10 Aug 2020	21 August 2020	21 Aug 2020	Vacancies
   24 August 2020	24 Aug 2020	04 September 2020	04 Sep 2020	Vacancies
   07 September 2020	07 Sep 2020	18 September 2020	18 Sep 2020	Vacancies
   21 September 2020	21 Sep 2020	02 October 2020	02 Oct 2020	Vacancies
   05 October 2020	05 Oct 2020	16 October 2020	16 Oct 2020	Vacancies
   19 October 2020	19 Oct 2020	30 October 2020	30 Oct 2020	Vacancies
   02 November 2020	02 Nov 2020	13 November 2020	13 Nov 2020	Vacancies
   16 November 2020	16 Nov 2020	27 November 2020	27 Nov 2020	Vacancies
   30 November 2020	30 Nov 2020	11 December 2020	11 Dec 2020	Vacancies

3. Course Fee

   The course fee is R12,000.00 inclusive of VAT.

   To ensure personal attention, each course is limited to a maximum of two students.

   A registration deposit of 50% is payable to secure the student's place. Check availability of course date before paying a deposit. Acceptance will only be confirmed upon receipt of the required deposit paid into our bank account and proof provided.

4. General Course Objectives

   To give the student a basic understanding of how to mark a rough diamond for cutting in relation to size, clarity and shape / cut.

5. Course Outline
   
   1. Use of equipment.
   2. Marking of rough diamonds:-
      • Drawing lines free-hand
      • Drawing lines using the marking machine
      • Optimising recovery weight
      • Optimising clarity
      • Retaining coulet
      • Pricing
   3. Use of OGI planning scanner & computer.

6. Certificate

   There will be a practical exam on completion of this course, and the student will receive a certificate stating that they have successfully completed the Rough Diamond Marking Course at the Diamond Education College.

7. Applications
   1. Applications must be made well in advance because of the limited number of students that can be accommodated at any specific intake.
   2. Admission is solely at the schools discretion.
   3. Full fee must be paid before commencement of the course.
   4. Fees are not refundable. Postponing of the course is possible only with two weeks advance notice.

8. Equipment

   All equipment for use during the course will be provided and remain the property of the Diamond Education College.

9. Accommodation and Transportation

   Students must arrange their own transport and accommodation.

10. Discipline

    Students will be subject to the disciplinary code of the Diamond Education College. Any student who is in breach of its code will be liable to suspension or expulsion without refund of fees paid.

11. Language

    The course is presented in English.