IIGJ offers New diploma courses this Year

IIGJ offers courses in Jewellery Designing, Manufacturing Techniques & Management.

Post By : IJ News Service On 18 April 2017 12:43 PM

Now leverage your creativity and skill to create a distinguished career in the fast growing gems & jewellery sector. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, an initiative of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), now offers comprehensive and intensive training using state-of-the-art resources encompassing qualified & trained faculty and equipment, supported by audio-visual techniques. The minimum eligibility starts from SSC onwards.

This academic season, IIGJ offers 1-year Post Diploma course in Jewellery Management and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Techniques & Management. It also offers 3-year Graduate Program in Jewellery Designing & Manufacturing Techniques; and 3-year Graduate Program in Jewellery Designing, Manufacturing & Management. IIGJ offers one-of-its-kind 3-year Graduate Program in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Techniques with an introduction to Management studies in collaboration with Welingkar Institute of Management. It also offers Professional Certificate Courses (540 hours each) in Jewellery Design, Jewellery Manufacturing and CAD / CAM Techniques in Jewellery. Short-term courses are as follows: 5th June 2017- Certificate Course in Diamond Grading Course; and Certificate Course in Jewelllery Manufacturing Techniques; 17th April 2017 - Certificate Course in CAD/CAM Techniques; 2nd May, 2017 - Foundation Course in Jewellery Design at Andheri; 2nd May 2017 - Certificate Course in Jewellery Merchandising at Andheri; and Certificate Course in Matrix; 17th April 2017 - Professional Certificate Course in Jewellery Design.

Mr. Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has stated his vision to make India a global diamond and jewellery hub by 2022 (India’s 75th anniversary of Independence) and IIGJ will play a strategic and significant role in nurturing the future of the gems and jewellery sector. With Maharashtra Government supporting initiatives such as the jewellery park and gems & jewellery university, successful graduates from IIGJ can access several career opportunities. IIGJ is as important as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras and International Skills Centres to offer specialized skills to the youngsters of India.”

Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, IIGJ Mumbai, said, “With several new courses in the offering, IIGJ has the distinction of being a coveted institute, which offers comprehensive graduate and post-graduate degree & diploma courses on gems and jewellery sector for emerging jewellery professionals & entrepreneurs. The capital of 21st century is excellence and IIGJ plays a significant role in preserving, enhancing and aiding further development of rich jewellery design and manufacturing heritage. A strong foundation of skilled human resources is essential to build a strong presence in the world of jewellery market through advanced knowledge and professionalism.”

Mr. Sanjoy Ghosh, Head-IIGJ Mumbai, said, “As a prime example of Skill India, IIGJ helps build a pool of talent who can be industry leaders of tomorrow. The new courses will help harness talent and enhance skills. IIGJ will attract new talent by offering courses in CAD-CAM jewellery design, manufacturing techniques & technology as well as business management. This year 1-year Post Diploma in Jewellery Management is for students aspiring to enter the jewellery sector as Jewellery Professional, Future Manager, Merchandiser, Jeweller, Jewellery Manufacturer, Instructor, PD Executive and Jewellery Designer. The course is designed for the ambitious, enthusiastic and determined career seeking students.”

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