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Level 3 Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture

We we pleased to announce that  applications are open for our  current level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing until January 31st 2025.

 Who should apply?

Our culturally relevant courses are aimed at but not restricted to youth from Global Majority backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the British Jewellery Trade. People with disabilities and from low income households are also invited to apply.

No previous experience is required, however applicants should have a keen interest in art/craft/creativity and design.

We aim to: create access, remove barriers to entry, forge connections and to make our industry relevant and accessible to all.

What you will learn:

This is a practical hands on approach where you will learn a wide range of traditional and futuristic skills including: Saw piercing, filing, forming jewellery from metal and wax, enamelling, polishing, stone setting and computer aided design.

When will training commence:

Our level 3 diploma commences in October annually.

Where will training take place:

Training will take place at our fully equipped workshops in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham U.K.

Why train with MasterPeace?

Intimate class sizes:
Groups are limited to just six people to ensure full and personal attention, enabling our trainees to thrive.

Cultural Relevance:
Our unique person centred culturally relevant approach creates a team spirit with family values invoking a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Expert tuition:
Training is led by our formidable team of industry professionals who are all working jewellers, bringing authentic practical training with real world experience.

Fully Accredited Approved Training Centre:
MasterPeace Academy is fully accredited and approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority offering globally recognised qualifications for our trainees.

Industry Connections:
Links to local employers offering work experience to those who whish to pursue employment in the Jewellery trade.

Supportive Community:
Once you have completed training with us our supportive community offers: Introduction to local employers and assistance with job applications, Incubation space, ongoing support and  exhibition opportunities. 

For more information and details of how to enroll email: admin@masterpeaceacademy.co.uk 

MasterPeace Academy was founded in 2021 when we opened our doors to our first cohort of students who took part in our successful City and Guilds and Ubuntu Gems programs. 24 mainly local young people trained with us in our first year and we hope to support many more in the future.

team

Our Great Team

Course are delivered by our formidable team of professional trainers.
Kyalo Kiilu
Gemmology & Lapidary
Kyalo is a fellow of the gemmological association of Great Britain (FGA) and a diamond member of the association (DGA).He holds a BSc in Gemmology and jewellery studies from Birmingham City University.
Marcus Osborne
Wax Carving
Marcus specialises in wax carving to the jewellery trade. If you can dream it he can make it!
Norma J Banton. DipM. Cert Ed.
Core skills & Creativity
Former lecturer in Business, Jewellery designer and philanthropist Norma has been based in the Jewellery Quarter since 2004. She is creative director at The Silver Fish Jewellery Co founded by her in 2004. She is also founder at MasterPeace Academy and Treasured Foundation. She has achieved much accolade for her faith based jewellery, being featured several times on BBC TV Songs of Praise.
testimonials

This is Why We Do What We Do

Moving to Birmingham we the best decision of my life, I was able to study at MasterPeace academy where I gained a City & Guilds level 2 distinction
Noah
Business
It’s nice to get help and support from such a wide range of jewellers under one roof. I feel at home in this culturally relevant setting.
Tinaye
Business
I have really enjoyed coming to MasterPeace Academy. By coming here I have learned a bunch of new creative skills especially as I had no experience in the jewellery trade before.
Zakra
Business