1. INTRODUCTION

    The Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School is a joint venture project of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa in partnership with De Beers. The Master Diamond Cutters Association and the Rough Diamond Dealers Association constitute the membership of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa.

  2. DURATION OF ELEMENTARY DIAMOND POLISHING COURSE

    It is a 2 week course - full days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00.

  3. COMMENCEMENT

    The Elementary Diamond Polishing Courses for 2012 will be run as follows:-

    ELEMENTARY DIAMOND POLISHING COURSES FOR 2012
    Commencement Date End Date
    Undecided Undecided
    Undecided Undecided
    Undecided Undecided


  4. COURSE FEES

    The course fee is R2,844.00 inclusive of VAT.

    Only a limited number of candidates can be accommodated.

    A registration deposit of 50% is payable to secure the candidate's place.

  5. GENERAL COURSE AIM

    The Diamond Training School has developed this course for a person who wants to go into other fields in the Industry and wants to acquire a basic background in the manufacturing of a gem diamond.

  6. COURSE STRUCTURE

    The course is mainly practical and it is presented in a factory environment.

    Theory consists of background to the practical.

  7. COURSE OUTLINE

    1. Correct handling of equipment.
    2. Crosswork
    3. Eight sided and basic facets.
    4. Brillianteering.
    5. Polishing the final and finishing facets by sub dividing the eight side facets.

  8. CERTIFICATE

    There will be no exam on completion of this course, but the candidate will receive a Certificate stating that the candidate has attended the Elementary Diamond Polishing Course at the the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School.

  9. APPLICATIONS

    1. Applications must be made well in advance because of the limited number of candidates that can be accommodated at any specific intake.
    2. Admission is solely at the schools discretion.
    3. Full fee must be paid before commencement of the course.
    4. Fees are not refundable after commencement of the course.

  10. EQUIPMENT

    All equipment for use during the course will be provided and remain the property of the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School.

  11. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT

    Candidates must have their own transport and accommodation.

  12. DISCIPLINE

    Candidates will be subject to the disciplinary code of the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School. Any candidate who is in breach of its code will be liable to suspension or expulsion without refund of fees paid.

  13. LANGUAGE

    The course is presented in English. Candidates must be able to understand and converse in this language.