Education

Part of the mandate of the Canadian Jewellers Association is to foster a healthy and growing support network for the industry. In part, this means ensuring the availability of qualified personnel. To further that goal, several educational programs have been created.
  
In particular, the CJA is very proud of the Jewellery Education Training System (JETS), and the Accredited Appraiser Program. Both are comprehensive and methodical approaches to providing complete understanding of these complex aspects of the jewellery industry.

  
In the future, the CJA hopes to work closely with community colleges to create an apprentice program for artisans, jewellery and watch manufacturers, and possibly even a retail/business management program.
 

	JETS Course Available The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) is proud to offer you the new JETS program specifically designed for the jewellery industry. JETS is an intensive program presented in 15 books and developed by industry specialists
	Accredited Appraiser Program (AAP) The Accredited Appraiser Program is a certification process comprised of 3 levels: Candidate, Associate and Accredited. All of its members are required to uphold the Standards and Code of Ethics of the program. The Jewellery Appraisal Guidelines book is an integral part of the AAP and provides the minimum standards acceptable in the appraisal services industry.
	HRD 12 Day Diamond Grading Course 12 Day Diamond Grading Course (October 27 to November 8, 2008) Offered by the Canadian Jewellers Association Toronto, ON, Canada
	MasterValuer™ Appraising Workshop MasterValuer™, Professional Jewellery Appraisal Program will be presented in partnership with the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA). The dates are May 21, 22 and 23, 2008 and location will be at the CJA office. The MV course is the gateway to the Accredited level of the CJA's Accredited Appraiser Program.
	International Alliances The CJA is associated with several well-recognized international jewellery educators.
	Olive Frame Gemological Seminars Presents: Unlocking the Secrets of Gemstones