“Most wanted profession in a European future”

Goldsmith

Machines cannot replace the abilities of a goldsmith because he or she needs craftsmanship for this job. Machines cannot replace human fine feeling.

The requirements for this job are: at least a  “Hauptschulabschluss” (certificate of completion of compulsory basic secondary schooling), a good sense of touch and craftsmanship.

You can choose between three subject areas. The subject area jewellery mainly deals with pins, necklaces and bracelets. The subject area juwel mainly deals with the processing of classical jewellery with precious stones of high quality like  diamonds, emeralds and rubies. In the subject area chains goldsmiths produce pieces of jewellery, bands and wickerwork.

The period of training is three and a half years. Of course, it is not necessary to take the training in Germany since jewellery is demanded everywhere in the world.  

Katharina Chon, Eisenberg, 15 years

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