Rough Diamond Trading And Valuation For South Africa Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles of diamond grading and valuation to assess rough diamonds according to international and South African standards.
• Analyze market trends, pricing mechanisms, and supply chain dynamics in the rough diamond trade.
• Evaluate the legal and regulatory framework governing diamond trading in South Africa, including the Kimberley Process.
• Implement ethical trading practices and compliance procedures in rough diamond transactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using valuation tools and techniques to determine the fair market value of rough diamonds.

Target Audience

This course is designed for diamond traders, valuators, gemologists, and professionals in the South African diamond industry who seek to enhance their expertise in rough diamond valuation and trading practices.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practicals provide hands-on experience in sorting, grading, and valuing rough diamonds using industry-standard tools and methods. Learners will practice parcel valuation, use grading instruments, and simulate trading negotiations to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Diamond Sorting and Grading Practical — Learners sort and grade a set of rough diamonds by size, shape, colour, and clarity using loupes, sieves, and grading boxes. (20h)
• Parcel Valuation Exercise — Learners value mixed parcels of rough diamonds using price grids and market data, then compare results with peer valuations. (16h)
• Advanced Grading and Instrument Use — Learners use microscopes, UV lamps, and automated graders to evaluate diamonds, and interpret grading reports. (16h)
• Simulated Trading Negotiation — Learners participate in mock trading sessions, negotiating prices for diamond parcels while adhering to ethical and legal standards. (12h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.