GAA
The Gemmological Association of Australia provide an excellent Diamond Grading Certificate Course. This is a one week 'hands on' grading course by the internationally acclaimed Bill Sechos FGAA. The course covers GIA, CIBJO and HRD grading systems, as well as treatments, simulants and synthetics. The Diamond Grading Certificate can be used as the practical part to the full Diploma in Diamond Technology, which you can complete by correspondence with GAA.
GANZ arranges only ONE Diamond Grading Course in Auckland each year. Classes are limited to 12 students.
Next scheduled course 2009, the week 21st - 25th September 2009. Enquiries and bookings, contact Donald Francey, (09) 377 0730. Registration form on our Downloads page