Certificate in Jewellery

The certificate in Jewellery is about unlocking your potential as a maker. You’ll learn to shape your ideas, work with raw materials, and find your unique creative voice. With no exams, your work will speak for itself, building into a portfolio that tells your story. Whether you’re exploring where you fit in the creative world or taking your first steps into jewellery making, this is the perfect place to start.

We’ll begin with the essentials and guide you through demonstrations, workshops, and projects. You’ll develop precision, problem-solving skills, and design expertise while discovering techniques that inspire you.

This programme provides a strong foundation in jewellery design and making, preparing you for further study or entry-level roles in creative industries. Supported by an experienced faculty in a collaborative studio, you’ll build a portfolio that showcases your skills, vision, and unique perspective as a maker. Let’s begin your transformation.

Whitecliffe College is New Zealand’s highest-ranked and most awarded institution in the private education sector. Established in 1984, it is a long-standing Category One Private Training Establishment (PTE), recognized for its excellence and innovation.

Whitecliffe stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s private education landscape, with a rich combined legacy of over 130 years dedicated to outstanding teaching and academic excellence across the fields of Fine Arts, Design, Fashion Design, Information Technology, and Creative Arts Therapies.

The merger of three of New Zealand’s oldest PTEs has strengthened Whitecliffe’s position as a leading force in tertiary education. Offering a comprehensive range of programmes — from certificates and undergraduate degrees to master’s qualifications (Levels 4–9) — Whitecliffe is synonymous with academic distinction and is deeply committed to shaping students into global citizens and future leaders in their chosen professions.

At Whitecliffe, we actively collaborate with industry partners to ensure work-integrated learning, deliver high-quality academic programmes, and prepare our graduates for successful, fulfilling careers.

Our graduates are innovators and trailblazers, confident in their skills and ready to lead the future.