Editor’s Note
This article announces a practical training course in Seoul that merges digital 3D printing design with traditional jewelry craftsmanship, aiming to cultivate new specialists in the field.
The Central Campus of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Technical Academy is recruiting trainees for its ‘Jewelry 3D Printing’ training course, aimed at cultivating specialized personnel in the jewelry field. This is a practical, hands-on course that combines digital design with traditional precious metal processing techniques, offering an opportunity to learn both the traditional industry of precious metal processing and advanced 3D printing.
Particularly, as there is no age limit and it is not a field requiring long hours of heavy labor or significant physical stamina, it is evaluated as suitable for career transition or re-employment for middle-aged and older adults. Being a field that leverages manual dexterity, concentration, and experience, it is also considered a low-barrier course for middle-aged individuals seeking to learn new skills after a career break.
This course is structured as a comprehensive curriculum covering the entire jewelry production process, centered around jewelry 3D printing. It includes precious metal processing theory and practice, diamond appraisal theory and practice, gemstone identification theory and practice, wax carving, precision casting, and gemstone setting. It incorporates step-by-step practical training from digital design to manual processes, focusing on developing practical capabilities suitable for immediate field deployment.
Upon completion, trainees can aim to obtain national technical qualifications such as Precious Metal Processing Technician and Gemstone Appraisal Technician, with support for examination fees during the course. Employment linkage to jewelry production and appraisal fields is also provided.
Tuition, textbook fees, and practical training fees are provided entirely free of charge, and lunch is provided during the training period. For priority selection candidates, a monthly stipend of up to 200,000 KRW is also paid. As a public vocational education course, it is characterized by minimizing economic burden.
The application period is from January 5, 2026, to February 20, 2026. Applications can be submitted online or in person. The training will be conducted at the Central Campus of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Technical Academy, located on Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
The jewelry industry is seeing growing demand for small-batch, multi-variety production and custom manufacturing, increasing the importance of 3D printing and CAD-based design capabilities.