5 Days Intermediate Jade course(20 - 24 April 2026)

5 days Certificate in Jade course (Not claimable from Skillsfuture credit)

R egistration Fee : $38 (non refundable)

Course Fee : $1800

We invite you to join our specialized jade identification course designed for collectors, traders, entrepreneurs, and jade enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of jade.

This course offers comprehensive training in identifying A-, B-, C-, B+C-, and D-jade, distinguishing genuine jadeite from common imitations, and understanding basic jadeite quality grading. Through hands-on practice with professional gemological instruments and guided market exposure, participants will gain practical skills applicable to real-world jade evaluation and trading.

Whether you are expanding your expertise or strengthening your confidence in jade assessment, this course provides valuable knowledge and experience led by an experienced trainer.

Although not a funded course, it is thoughtfully designed to ensure participants receive value that justifies the course fee.

In this 5-days intensive course, you get to learn the in-depth theory and practical of identifying Jade. Using advanced equipment like infrared spectroscopy and electron microscope, Mr Tay will train you to be a Jade expert!

Upon completion, you will get a 'Certificate in Jade' issued by our institute.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. History of jade

2. Formation, deposits & cutting of jade

3. Chemical and physical properties of jade: jadeite & nephrite

4. Particular attention on Jade & its treatments: A, B, C, B+C-jade and D-jade. Others like coated jade, etc

5. Use of instrument: loupe, microscope, refractometer, spectroscope, polariscope, specific gravity, Chelsea filter, ultraviolet light and infrared spectroscopy

6. Identification of other imitations like serpentine, quartzite, grossular garnet & glass

7. Basic quality grading of jadeite

8. Practical sessions with jadeite sample for testing