Whether your goal is to be a buyer, appraiser, bench jeweller, or superior sales associate, our experienced instructor (20 years experience) will help you turns your passion into rewarding careers.

We have trained staff from many reputable companies, such as, Chopard, Bvlgari, Mont Blanc, Lee Hwa, Soo Kee and many more.

Certification
Examination shall conducted by The Continuring Education Centre, Department of Industry Services, Singapore Polytechnic.  A certificate of performance will be issued to every participant who attendance is not less than 75% and also complete and pass theory and practical examination.

A joint certificate between Singapore Polytechnic and Far East Gem Institute would be issued.

Trainer
Mr. Tay Thye Sun, holds a Bachelor of Science in geology and Masters degree from University of London. Mr. Tay is an experienced gemstone dealer and also a professional gemmologist since 1981. In recent years, he has specialized in providing gem testing and gemmological instruction services. His gem testing laboratory has ISO accreditation since 1998, and also a license appraisal and he is recognized throughout Asia for the integrity of his laboratory service. He is a member of United Nations organisation of expert and also a member of prestigious gemmologists circle, by invitations only, of the International Gemmological Conference.

Course schedule for gemology from July to Dec 2008
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Courses Level	Month	Examination date
Gem Identification Basic	July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16.	July 18
Diamond course Basic	Sept 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10	Sept 12
Jade course Intermediate	Oct 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16.	Oct 17
Gem identification Basic	Nov 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26.	Nov 28
Diamond course Basic	Dec 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11	Dec 12