Jewellers create and design jewellery and small objects using different  materials such as metals, stones, woods, plastics and fibres.

Jewellers may perform the following tasks:

• draw designs for wearable or three-dimensional objects
  
• shape metal and other materials by cutting, filing, hammering, turning, spinning, bending, casting, folding and linking using special hand and power tools
  
• put together materials by soldering, screwing, riveting or otherwise joining components
  
• finish articles using files, emery paper, buffing machines or other appropriate tools and equipment
  
• secure gemstones in settings
  
• engrave designs on rings, brooches, bracelets and other articles
  
• repair jewellery by soldering, replacing or rebuilding worn or broken parts
  
• remodel old jewellery
  
• sell jewellery direct to the public or to retail jewellery shops.

Jewellers may specialise in making particular types of jewellery such as rings or using specialised techniques such as enamelling, engraving, anodising or casting.

Jewellers may work using mass production techniques and machinery, concentrating on one part of the work, or as more highly skilled craftspeople producing an entire article from beginning to end.

Entry to this job usually requires the completion of an apprenticeship. The length of your training can vary and may be undertaken on and off the job. Entry requirements may vary, but generally you need at least the successful completion of Year 10. You may be able to start training for this job while still at school.