Course Information

·        This course is specially designed for the Business Person who does not have the time, to spend on our longer courses, but who wants to know how to value a Rough Diamond, and has the desire to gain knowledge and practical experience of the polishing process and related aspects.

·        Prerequisite: Candidate must enrol for both Rough Diamond Evaluation and Diamond Polishing component. Cannot enrol for the 6 week polishing only.

·        This is not a course to attend if the Candidate wants to become/work as a Diamond Polisher/Cutter.

·        It is mainly a practical course – hands-on training, where the student/learners taught to understand the characteristics and the various qualities on a variety of Rough Diamonds, so that he/she can, with the necessary time, determination and diligence make meaningful decisions regarding the valuation of rough diamonds and the polishing process.

·        Students/Learners are provided with the tools and equipment for the duration of the course. (All the tools and equipment remain the schools property.)

Duration

·        8 Weeks

·        Monday to Friday

·        08:00- 15:00

What will it cost me?

The course fee is R35 918.50 ( Includes:  Rough Diamond Evaluation Course Fee and  VAT)

Excludes: Printed Hard Copy of the Rough Evaluation Manual. It can be purchased for R 270.00

What will I get?

On successful completion of the course, you will receive Certificates of Completion for both components from Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School.

Important information that I need to know?

Application must be made in advance as only a limited number of seats are available per class.

Identification book or Passport is required to enter the Diamond Centre.

Only a limited number of candidates can be accommodated.

A registration deposit of 50% is payable to secure the candidates place.

Full course fees to be paid before the class commencement.

Fees are non-refundable after the commencement date.

Candidate must arrange their own transport and accommodation.

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be done in writing at least 5 working days prior to the start date of the course. If not Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School reserves the right to charge the full course fee.