Jewellers, watch repairers and related

NOC

62202

- Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations

Jewellers and related workers fabricate, assemble, repair and appraise fine jewellery. Watch repairers and related workers repair, clean, adjust and fabricate parts for clocks and watches.

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Jewellers and workers in related occupations fabricate, assemble, repair and appraise fine jewellery. Watch repairers and related workers repair, clean, adjust and fabricate parts for clocks and watches. They are employed by jewellery, clock and watch manufacturers and retail stores, by jewellery and watch repair shops or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Jewellers and related workers

Fabricate and repair precious and semi-precious metal jewellery, such as rings, brooches, pendants, bracelets and lockets

Examine, cut, shape and polish diamonds using optical instruments, lathes and laps

Examine, cut, shape and polish precious and synthetic gems using optical instruments, cutting disks and laps

Appraise gemstones and diamonds to differentiate between stones, identify rare specimens and to detect peculiarity affecting stone values

Set precious and semi-precious stones in jewellery mountings, according to specifications

May supervise other jewellers.

Jewellers may specialize in certain kinds of jewellery, such as gold or silver, or in particular operations, such as fabrication or repair.

Watch repairers

Fabricate or fit parts to make watches and clocks

Examine clocks and watches, disassemble and check for defective and misaligned parts or rust

Replace or repair worn or broken parts

Test, adjust and regulate timepiece movements

Clean all parts using special cleaning and rinsing solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical cleaning machines to remove dirt and dried lubricants

May supervise other watch repairers.

Also Known As

clock repairer
diamond cutter
gem cutter
pearl cutter
precious stone setter

watch repairer

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Completion of a college or other program, or apprenticeship training in watch or jewellery repair or gemology is usually required.

Experience as a jewellery, clock or watch assembler may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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Employment by highest level of education

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Employment by Industry

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Retail trade

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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