Gemstone engraver
The gemstone engraver is a German, state-recognized training occupation in accordance with the Vocational Training Act and the Crafts Code .
Duration of training and structure
The training period to become a gemstone engraver is usually three years. The training takes place at the training company and vocational school . It is a mono job .
Work areas
Gem engravers work in the jewelry industry as well as at jewelers . They engrave the gemstones using various techniques, prepare stones for engraving , separate and shape them. But they also rework stones that have already been engraved, for example by polishing, greasing and painting.
There is a separate profession for processing diamonds , the diamond grinder with a focus on jewelery diamonds .
Individual evidence
- ^ Text of the Gemstone Grinder Training Ordinance .
- ↑ Framework curriculum for the gemstone engraver on the KMK website ( Memento of the original from August 3, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 604 kB), accessed on September 29, 2010.
Web links
- Gemstone engraver / in the Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
- Job profile at BiBB