Sunday 1-2pm and Monday 9.45-10.45am in the Discover Seminar Room - FREE
Industry Code of Practice Seminar
The ACCC last year requested the JAA to develop a Jewellery Industry Code of Practice that reflects industry best practice. Ian Hadassin, JAA CEO and Colin Pocklington, JAA Retail Sector Director, will discuss the main points of the code, emphasising the main objectives of the Code and the action that industry members will be required to undertake in order to comply. There will be ample opportunity for seminar attendees to ask questions and raise issues regarding the Code.
JAA INSURANCE BROKERS
Tuesday 9.45 -10.30am in the Discover Seminar Room - Free
In Security – the little things also count.
Presentation by one of Australia's leading experts in security to jewellers. The presentation will cover dealing with the everyday aspects of retail, manufacturing and wholesale jewellery security that are easily overlooked but can have severe consequences should the details be overlooked and taken advantage by the criminal mind.
Brought to you by JAA Jewellers Insurance Brokers.
"UNREAL GEMSTONES"
Monday 11.45am -12.45pm in the Discover Seminar Room - FREE
Can you afford not to attend? Bring your lunch to the Discover Seminar room in Hall 1.
It is increasingly important for all those involved in retail jewellery to be fully aware of the range of latest treatments being applied to many coloured gemstones. ACCC guidelines state that a jeweller must declare any treatments applied to the coloured stones he sells. Learn what you need to be aware of and how you should be disclosing treatments and what the future is for coloured gemstone treatments at the Presentation and Discussion hosted by Terry Coldham BA(Geol) FGAA, Federal President, Gemmological Association of Australia .
Terry Coldham, GAA Federal President and owner of prominent gemstone wholesaler Sapphex/Affiliated, will be presenting an overview of the “Unreal” gemstones he has encountered in recent times including imitations, synthetics and treated gemstones. In particular he will relate the latest findings of current research into Beryllium Treated Blue Sapphires, the latest unreal gemstone to hit world markets. This new breed of beryllium treated sapphires is increasingly difficult to distinguish from the ‘traditional’ heat treated sapphires with which most many jewellers in Australia are familiar.
Do you know how to identify all the latest treatments and synthetics and do you know what you need to disclose to your customers? Come along to the GAA stand and have chance to see these beasts in person as you will also be available to examine samples of the “Unreal Gemstones”. The seminar will be linked with specimens being available for microscope examination at the GAA stand P60 where you can study such things as lead glass filled rubies, and beryllium treated blue sapphires.
This event is exclusive to visitors at the JAA International Jewellery Fair - another great reason to visit the Fair. Valuers earn points too.
LISTEN, LOOK AND LEARN
DISCUSS HOW THIS AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS
LEARN WHAT YOU ARE COMPELLED TO DISCLOSE
Daily in the Discover Seminar Room -FREE
Sunday 12-1pm and Monday 2.45-3.45pm
On Sunday and Monday, Chris Sherwin will present a talk on " Jewellery Education and Training in Australia 2009". In his talk Chris will cover a wide range of topics such as a brief history of training up until 2000; National Competencies, Training Packages, University & TAFE training;what does the trade expect of TAFE training of apprentices; who are the ‘training players’ in the Jewellery Industry?; what role can ‘The Industry’ play in encouraging development in trade training?; What other models exist?; and an overview of a recent initiative by the JAA to bring TAFE Jewellery Coordinators together to commence dialogue on ‘how to improve’ training of apprentices.
Sunday & Monday in the Discover Seminar Room
SUNDAY: 2-3pm Chemgold present Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing for the Jewellery industry
Have you ever thought to yourself how beneficial CAD technology would be for your business but always thought it’s too expensive or difficult to understand? Chemgold has the answer you’ve been waiting for….
MONDAY 12.45-1.45pm Palloys Group presents CAD/CAM for Dummies
You don’t have to be a computer genius to make use of CAD/CAM technology. Don’t get conned into thinking you need to learn how to draw your designs on expensive and complicated jewellery programs. At this seminar, discover how you can:
• Design your jewellery on computer and print your waxes without lifting a finger or investing in expensive technology!
• Take advantage of the latest in jewellery design technology without having to turn on a computer!
• Double your jewellery output and half your work hours behind the bench!
• Learn the secret about CAD/CAM that Australia’s most successful jewelers won’t tell you
Click here for the full seminar timetable