STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe how a jewelry repair shop should be set up in order to maintain inventory control, standards of quality, and customer accommodation.  (I, V, VIII)

 II.     Define the ethical standards of the jewelry industry and the long-term benefits of implementing the standards.  (II)

 III.    Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of business practices and record keeping necessary to run a jewelry repair business.  (IV, VII)

 IV.     Identify the key elements of repair pricing and job estimation.  (III)

 V.      Understand the jewelry industry and the repair shops place in it.  (I-VIII)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to the Jewelry Repair Business

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 II.     Ethical Standards

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 III.    Pricing

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 IV.     Inventory and Quality Control

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 V.      Shop Equipment

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 VI.     Source/Supplies

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 VII.    Basic Bookkeeping for Jewelry Repair

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project

 VIII.   Shop Design and Layout

         A.      Explanation

         B.      Project