The 'Accredited Gemologist' (A.G.) program emphasizes the practical gemstone identification and synthetic/treatment detection skills required to become a proficient gemologist in today's gem and jewelry industry, as well as providing a solid grounding in the commercial aspects of grading and valuation. Students have the opportunity to visit various gem mining localities, and gemstone trading hubs throughout Thailand, as well as further afield in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Vietnam.
The online Accredited Gemologist course. Student can choose to study theory continuously for the main 4 courses, i.e.
E102 Gem Identification
E301 Synthetic and Treated Gem Identification
E201 Colored Stone Grading and Pricing
E103 Diamond Grading and Pricing
Part I Theory: Online/Distance learning
1. Student registers for the course online.
2. AIGS registrar will email text book .pdf file to stude
3. Quizzes will be sent by email to students to summarize the theory knowledge before the final exam. We will correct the quiz and return to students with the results. Please note that these marks does not count towards the final exam.
4. Questions regarding student study, please email registrar@aigsthailand.com (36 hour response time).
Part II Briefing and practical lab on campus AIGS, Bangkok
1.75 month or 35 days (5 days per week = 7 weeks) from 09:00 - 16:00 hour
Theory Certificate: In case student does not have time to do the practical lab. Student can do only theory online at home and get diploma on Theory.
Student can also do practical on campus at a later date (current fee at the time of enrollment) and receive the Accredited Gemologist Diploma (A.G.)
Exam: Three attempts within 3 months
Theory: Exam online – 75%
Practical: On Campus – 90%
No.SUBJECTTheoryPracticalTotalREMARKS1-4A.G. Diploma3,5004,1007,600Expires 3 years after registration
For Maximum benefit, theory of each course must be finished after registration wihtin deadline below.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 09.00-16.00
Session 2 : 5 Aug - 23 Sep 2020