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 of South Africa and the Rough Diamond Dealers' Association of South Africa constitute the membership of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa.

  2. DURATION OF ROUGH DIAMOND COURSE

    Full-time : 2 week course - full days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 15:00.

    Part-time : 2 week course - evenings, Monday to Thursday, 17:00 to 20:30 and Saturday 08:00 to 14:00

  3. COMMENCEMENT

    The Rough Diamond Courses for 2010 will be run as follows:-

    ROUGH DIAMOND COURSES FOR 2010 - FULL-TIME
    Commencement Date End Date
    25 January 2010 05 February 2010
    08 February 2010 19 February 2010
    22 February 2010 05 March 2010
    08 March 2010 19 March 2010
    12 April 2010 23 April 2010
    03 May 2010 14 May 2010
    17 May 2010 28 May 2010
    31 May 2010 11 June 2010
    21 June 2010 02 July 2010
    05 July 2010 16 July 2010
    19 July 2010 30 July 2010
    02 August 2010 13 August 2010
    16 August 2010 27 August 2010
    30 August 2010 10 September 2010
    13 September 2010 23 September 2010
    27 September 2010 08 October 2010
    11 October 2010 22 October 2010
    25 October 2010 05 November 2010
    08 November 2010 19 November 2010
    22 November 2010 03 December 2010

     

    ROUGH DIAMOND COURSES FOR 2010 - PART-TIME
    Commencement Date End Date
    12 April 2010 24 April 2010
    17 May 2010 29 May 2010
    12 July 2010 24 July 2010
    06 September 2010 18 September 2010
    01 November 2010 13 November 2010

     

  4. COURSE FEE

    The course fee is R7,125.00 inclusive of VAT.

    Only a limited number of candidates can be accommodated.

    A Registration deposit of 50% is payable to secure the candidates place.

  5. GENERAL COURSE AIM

    To give the candidate a basic understanding of the characteristics and qualities of a rough diamond in relation to colour, carat, clarity and cut/shape, so that he/she can, with the necessary time, determination and diligence make meaningful decisions on rough diamonds.

  6. COURSE STRUCTURE

    1. Use of equipment.
    2. Identification of rough diamonds into:-
      • Colour
      • Cut/Shape
      • Carat Weight
      • Clarity

  7. CERTIFICATE

    A certificate will be awarded subject to the following criteria being met:

    1. Full payment of course fees
    2. A 90% attendance with satisfactory participation of all sessions and practical tasks/exercises in this course
    3. The instructor being satisfied that the student has made satisfactory progress worthy of recieving a certificate.The instructor's decision is final.

  8. 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.

  9. EQUIPMENT

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

  10. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT

    Candidates must have their own transport and accommodation.

  11. 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.

  12. LANGUAGE

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