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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 DateEnd DateStatus
    09 February 202609 Feb 202620 February 202620 Feb 2026Vacancies
    09 March 202609 Mar 202620 March 202620 Mar 2026Vacancies
    23 March 202623 Mar 202603 April 202603 Apr 2026Vacancies
    06 April 202606 Apr 202617 April 202617 Apr 2026Vacancies
    20 April 202620 Apr 202601 May 202601 May 2026Vacancies
    04 May 202604 May 202615 May 202615 May 2026Vacancies
    18 May 202618 May 202629 May 202629 May 2026Vacancies
    01 June 202601 Jun 202612 June 202612 Jun 2026Vacancies
    15 June 202615 Jun 202626 June 202626 Jun 2026Vacancies
    13 July 202613 Jul 202624 July 202624 Jul 2026Vacancies
    27 July 202627 Jul 202607 August 202607 Aug 2026Vacancies
    10 August 202610 Aug 202621 August 202621 Aug 2026Vacancies
    24 August 202624 Aug 202604 September 202604 Sep 2026Vacancies
    07 September 202607 Sep 202618 September 202618 Sep 2026Vacancies
    21 September 202621 Sep 202602 October 202602 Oct 2026Vacancies
    05 October 202605 Oct 202616 October 202616 Oct 2026Vacancies
    19 October 202619 Oct 202630 October 202630 Oct 2026Vacancies
    02 November 202602 Nov 202613 November 202613 Nov 2026Vacancies
    16 November 202616 Nov 202627 November 202627 Nov 2026Vacancies
    30 November 202630 Nov 202611 December 202611 Dec 2026Vacancies
  3. Course Fee

    The course fee is R16,000.00 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.