TRAINING FOR ASSAYING AND HALLMARKING PERSONNEL

Training for Assaying and Hallmarking Personnel

The personnel employed by Recognised Hall Marking Centres need to have competence and knowledge for problem free operation of the licence.

Praditha Engineers provide training in the following areas:

1. Training Program for Assay Laboratory Personnel

Assay personnel must undergo comprehensive hands-on training to accurately determine precious metal purity in jewellery samples submitted by registered jewelers. The assaying process is crucial to hallmarking operations, with the Assay Master and Deputy Assay Master playing vital roles in quality control.

Given their responsibilities, the competence of these personnel is paramount. Any inadequacies in their testing procedures can lead to serious consequences, particularly during market surveillance testing. If discrepancies are found between their results and those of Referral Laboratories, hallmarking centers may face:

• Temporary suspension of recognition
• Complete cancellation of recognition, depending on the extent of purity variation detected

2. Comprehensive Training Services for Hallmarking Centers

1. Equipment Operation Training

• Complete hands-on training for XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) and laser marking equipment operators
• Covers entire workflow from initial jewelry receipt through final delivery
• Focus on proper handling procedures and operational efficiency

1. Quality Management System Training

• Implementation guidance for quality manual development as per IS 15820:2009
• Detailed training on "General Requirements for Establishment and Operation of Assaying and Hallmarking Centers"
• Customized instruction in English or local languages based on staff needs
• Key components include:
• Quality Management System fundamentals
• Internal Audit procedures
• Training Program for designated Internal Auditors
• Training duration adapted to participant comprehension levels

1. Operational Assessment and Improvement

• Conducts comprehensive mock audits at hallmarking centers
• Identifies potential compliance gaps
• Provides specific corrective actions/ recommendations
• Reviews and optimizes:
• Assay documentation procedures
• Material consumption tracking
• Record-keeping systems