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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
    13 January 202513 Jan 202524 January 202524 Jan 2025Vacancies
    27 January 202527 Jan 202507 February 202507 Feb 2025Vacancies
    10 February 202510 Feb 202521 February 202521 Feb 2025Vacancies
    24 February 202524 Feb 202507 March 202507 Mar 2025Vacancies
    10 March 202510 Mar 202521 March 202521 Mar 2025Vacancies
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    07 April 202507 Apr 202518 April 202518 Apr 2025Vacancies
    21 April 202521 Apr 202502 May 202502 May 2025Vacancies
    05 May 202505 May 202516 May 202516 May 2025Vacancies
    19 May 202519 May 202530 May 202530 May 2025Vacancies
    02 June 202502 Jun 202513 June 202513 Jun 2025Vacancies
    16 June 202516 Jun 202527 June 202527 Jun 2025Vacancies
    30 June 202530 Jun 202511 July 202511 Jul 2025Vacancies
    14 July 202514 Jul 202525 July 202525 Jul 2025Vacancies
    28 July 202528 Jul 202508 August 202508 Aug 2025Vacancies
    11 August 202511 Aug 202522 August 202522 Aug 2025Vacancies
    25 August 202525 Aug 202505 September 202505 Sep 2025Vacancies
    08 September 202508 Sep 202519 September 202519 Sep 2025Vacancies
    22 September 202522 Sep 202503 October 202503 Oct 2025Vacancies
    06 October 202506 Oct 202517 October 202517 Oct 2025Vacancies
    20 October 202520 Oct 202531 October 202531 Oct 2025Vacancies
    03 November 202503 Nov 202514 November 202514 Nov 2025Vacancies
    17 November 202517 Nov 202528 November 202528 Nov 2025Vacancies
    01 December 202501 Dec 202512 December 202512 Dec 2025Vacancies
  3. Course Fee

    The course fee is R14,000.00 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.