Do you like precious metals and stones? Do you have a good eye for detail and a desire to express your creative flair?

The jewellery sector is relatively small, but very satisfying to work in. Most jewellers work in the retail trade, designing and making jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets.

As a Jeweller you will use a wide range of materials including metals, stones, wood, plastics, glass and fibres. You may specialise in using specialised techniques such as enamelling, engraving, anodising or casting.

You would determine specifications, create drawings and shape metal (or other materials) by cutting, bending, casting and linking, using specialised hand and power tools. You'll also learn to shape and polish stones to different cuts according to customer requests.

You could work for a larger jewellery manufacturer or eventually strike out on your own and start your own business.