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Quilpie Learning Network
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CERTIFICATE IN OPAL APPRECIATION - Short Course
An ideal Opal Industry entry level short course
Course Structure
Identify and describe opal
- 2 Hours
machinery and equipment induction - 1 Hours
Opal formation and opal fields - 2 Hours
Opal cutting
and polishing - 10 Hours
Market possibilities - 1 Hours
Total Course Hours - 16 Hours
Cost
$295.00 |
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CERTIFICATE
IN OPAL APPRECIATION - Comprehensive Residential
Course
This
course is believed to be the most comprehensive opal
understanding and appreciation course on offer anywhere in the
world today.
Set and carried out in
the, Home of the Boulder Opal, Quilpie, the
course duration is 5 days and 6 nights.
You will experience
3 days of in-house, understanding opal; from its formation to
cutting and polishing this precious gem.
Following will be,
one day at an underground mine and one day in the field at an
open cut mining operation.
Inclusive in this course is six nights accommodation,
with 3 meals per day, including morning and afternoon teas.
All of this
is included in the low price of $880.00 per person.
This is an
ideal experience for clubs and groups. A minimum of 4 people
is required.
For further information and
bookings,
Email: rockofages@bigpond.com phone: 07 4656
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OPAL
INDUSTRY COURSES ON OFFER
Certificate II in Opal Carving
(Government Accredited)
Certificate II in Opal Cutting and Polishing
(Government Accredited)
Certificate IV in Opal Industry (Government
Accredited)
Certificate in Opal Appreciation
AVAILABLE
COURSES FOR
Certificate II in Opal Cutting & Polishing
Certificate II in Opal Cutting and Polishing has been designed
with the assistances of the opal industry to equip the students with the
necessary skills to enter the opal industry as a novice cutter.
Certificate in Opal Appreciation
Certificate in Opal
Appreciation is designed to give the student an overview summary of the
opal industry. This course enables the student to make an educated
decision on whether to pursue a career in the opal industry with the
skills to do basic cutting and understanding of opal.
CERTIFICATE II IN OPAL CARVING (Government Accredited)
Course Structure
Identify and describe opal 20 Hours
Safety
storage and handling of opal 10 Hours
Carve opal freedom 80 Hours
Obtain opal 10 Hours
Total Course Hours - 120 Hours Cost $1100.00
CERTIFICATE II IN OPAL CUTTING & POLISHING (Government
Accredited)
Course Structure
Identify and describe opal 20 Hours
Handle and store rough and cut opal 10 Hours
Complete pre –
cutting processes for solid opal 30 Hours Cut and polish opal solid 80
Hours
Work with others 10 Hours
Follow health, safety and security
procedures 20 Hours
Total Course Hours - 170 Hours
Cost $1650.00
CERTIFICATE IV IN OPAL INDUSTRY (Government Accredited)
Course Aims To give student the skills to become a competent opal
cutter.
For those interested in cutting as hobby, profession or to
value add to proposed or existing mining venture.
Total Course Hours -
510 Hours - Further details on application |
