Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
Learners will, depending on ability: 1. Learn how to cut on at least one piece or improve cutting technique on at least one piece. 2. Learn how to shape and form metal for at least one item or improve on the shape and form of metal for at least one item. 3. Develop a design for at least one piece of jewellery.

Is this course suitable for me?
This course is suitable for all abilities

Is there anything I need to know about the course?
Learners will need the following tools and equipment please do not purchase until you are sure the course will run: You will need to bring: First class: · a pen and notepad to the first class · A fine tipped permanent black marker · Safety glasses · Apron Further classes: · Basic tool kit to include: Saw frame and spare blades Flat nose pliers Chain pliers 1 oz Jobbing hammer 3 X needle files Metal ruler Emery sticks Carbide scriber A basic tool kit or individual components can be purchased from Cooksongold: https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/ 0345 100 1122 Please be aware that once you enrol on a course you can apply for a student discount account with Cookson gold, just complete their form and attach a copy of your receipt. Please check their website for further details. You can apply to cookssongold for https://www.cooksongold.com/downloads/files/Cooksongold%20Student%20Form.pdf PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ALL STUDIO TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DUE TO POTENTIAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES.

Will there be additional costs?
The tutor will advise you on materials required for the course on the first lesson. Precious metals, solder, and saw blades will need to be purchased from Cooksongold. Also see above for details on tools.

What could I go on to do after this course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available: Your follow on course is Q000055A or Q000056A Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent college and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 85%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
Learners are encouraged to use the Medway Adult Education Moodle. Many learners use digital cameras to record their work or, for inspirational images that they may later use as a reference. From time to time the tutor may give learners example websites linked to current theme or activity to extend the knowledge or learning undertaken in class. Learners will be guided on internet safety.

Health and Safety
No open toed shoes in the studio. By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that jewellery making involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a live activity and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with jewellery making equipment and resources. MAE is not responsible for damage to person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.