The DTCB main deliverable is to train people how to sort and value rough diamonds, validating individuals sorting lines thereby enabling a consistent, accurate assortment to be produced to agreed standards from ROM to aggregation.
Accurate valuation and consistency of presentation is paramount to maintaining customer confidence and good relations. We are driven to provide Education, Training and Development to the highest possible standard, in line with all other global Academies and the requirements of Botswana Qualification Authority.
The DTCB Diamond Academy Instructors aim at becoming acknowledged experts in training and developing people to value rough diamonds. We enable new and existing staff to realize their full potential within the group. Our aim is to raise the level of diamond expertise needed to meet global requirements, while igniting the passion that is the diamond business. Our Strategic goals are to;
- Enhancing the skills and talents of our employees.
- Providing exceptional value to our direct and indirect stakeholders and shareholders through the value we create within the DTC.
The training format for the Academy is divided into four modules
New Entrants
- Two year technical program (First six months in the Academy)
- General diamond industry knowledge
- Foundation diamond course
Secondary / Targeted Programs
- Identified development needs
- Enhanced diamond industry knowledge
- Intermediate diamond manufacturing
Secondment / Exchange Programs
- Guidance on format of programs
- Liaison with host
- Confirmation of program
Visitors / Clients
- Guidance on format of programs
- Liaison with host
- Confirmation of program
- Sharing knowledge of the industry
- Give tour of building
- Layouts
