EDUCATION

NGI has the following strengths:

  • First Approved Training Organization (ATO) under WSQ framework in gemological training.
  • Dedicated classroom set-up for optimum learning experience.
  • Individual set of instruments for each participant to practice with.
  • Large collection of specimen stones for all practical sessions.
  • Large collection of displayed sample stones to enhance learning.
  • Learn the latest development in the trade from our laboratory department.
  • More effective learning with our single phase programs, no time wastage between phases.
  • Programs are facilitated by qualified and experienced gemologist-trainers.

Course features:

  • Practical oriented training with more than 50% of time dedicated to practice.
  • Qualified participants enjoy high subsidy (SPUR and SRP) for programs approved by WDA and SDF.
  • Extensive learning of up to 40 hours, well-spaced over two-month period for ideal adult learning.
  • All participants who are assessed competent at the end of the programs will be awarded a national recognized statement of attainment by WDA.
  • Competent participants can progress to achieving a full WSQ qualification.

We are confident that NGI will provide you with the best pratical training among all gemological programs in Singapore.



COURSE FEE WITH SPUR FUNDING (for qualified sponsored participants)
提升与应变计划(SPUR), 由政府劳发局(WDA)统一颁发文凭
No.

WSQ Courses ( Course Content )

Before subsidy

SPUR subsidy
$18 per hour

SRP subsidy
$4 per hr
*/ $4.50 per hr
**

Course fee

Assessment fee

Funding

You pay

Funding

You pay

1

Identify and Grade Diamond
钻石鉴定分级课程
(42 hours, including 2 hours assessment )

$850.00

$150.00

$756

$244

$168 or
$189

$76 or
$55

2

Identify Gemstone
宝石鉴定课程
(42 hours, including 2 hours assessment )

$850.00

$150.00

$756

$244

$168 or
$189

$76 or
$55

3

Identify Jadeite
翡翠鉴定课程
(22 hours, including 2 hours assessment )

$500.00

$150.00

$396

$254

$88 or
$99

$166 or
$155

* $4 /hr for trainees below 40 years old with "A" level and above qualification.
** $4.50 /hr for trainees aged 40 and above with "A" level and below qualification.
SPUR - Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience
SRP - Skills Re-Development Programme Funding for Absentee Payroll (www.srp.org.sg)  
SPUR & SRP funding (For more details, please refer to www.wda.gov.sg or contact WDA at 6883 5885)  


COURSE FEE WITHOUT FUNDING (for non-qualified participants ) ................
* Same course structures as above, but with theory and practical exams. Qualified students will be awarded a certificate from NGI.

No.

Courses ( Course Content )

Duration

Course Fee

Language

1

Identify Gemstone*
宝石鉴定课程

40 hrs/16 sessions

$850

English/Mandarin
英语/华语

 

2

Identify and Grade Diamond*
钻石鉴定分级课程

40 hrs/16 sessions

$850

English/Mandarin
英语/华语

3

Identify Jadeite*
翡翠鉴定课程

20 hrs/8 sessions

$500

English/Mandarin
英语/华语

4

Counter Sketching
珠宝设计课程

20 hrs/8 sessions

$600

English
英语

5

Jewellery Product Knowledge
销售员珠宝知识课程

16 hrs/6 sessions

$280

English/Mandarin
英语/华语

6

FGA Diploma (U. K.)
英国宝协宝石学证书课程

One year (part time)


$8000

Mandarin
华语

Please click the courses link for more information