jewellery repairer

Jewellery repairers use specialised hand tools to carry out adjustments and repairs to all types of jewellery pieces. They resize rings or necklaces, reset gems, and repair broken jewellery parts. Jewellery repairers identify the suitable precious metals to be used as replacements, solder and smooth joints. They clean and polish the repaired pieces to be returned to the customer.

Alternative Labels

jewellery hammersmith

jewelry repairer

jewellery repair technician

adornment repairer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean jewellery pieces maintain customer service maintain equipment provide customer follow-up services assemble jewellery parts provide customer information related to repairs adjust jewellery maintain records of maintenance interventions use jewellery equipment repair jewellery mount stones in jewels heat jewellery metals apply company policies

Essential Knowledge

jewellery processes precious metals

Optional Skills and Competences

select metals for jewellery engrave patterns order supplies build jewellery models keep stock records develop professional network select gems for jewellery trade in jewellery create jewellery administer appointments use repair manuals maintain professional administration handle jewellery and watches insurance claims develop jewellery designs issue sales invoices ensure compliance with warranty contracts manage schedule of tasks advise customers on jewellery and watches negotiate supplier arrangements manage a small-to-medium business maintain relationship with suppliers

Optional Knowledge

cultured pearls

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dc52966e-72db-4ad0-b3a9-5e17f1311ab8

Status

released

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