: Ceramic Technology :Whitewares Certificate in Continuous Professional Development

Staffordshire University

Bachelor's degree

Distance

£ 9,000 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

This award will provide a sound knowledge of the science and principles of whitewares materials, processes and products through work-based learning. This University Continuing Professional Development Distance Learning Course relies on significant work based learning so students must work in the supply or production parts of the industry. It involves flexible study, with no set deadlines or day release and is ideal for shift workers and those employed in areas where work requirements vary. Tutor support is mainly by e-mail but phone, and letter are options

About this course

Employment in or good access to the appropriate industry. Ability to study in English at an appropriate level.

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Subjects

  • Technology
  • Materials
  • Industry

Course programme



The course covers the main industrial operating procedures for the whitewares industry concentrating on the tableware and sanitary ware sectors.The course has ten units delivered as 3 modules: Whitewares Ceramics Materials and Methods which covers an Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramic Technology
Raw Materials, Body Preparation, Making Methods
Drying, Firing and Glazing which covers the process, problems and effects of drying and firing and introduces glazes, colours and decoration - composition, application, faults and effects.
Testing, Health and Safety, Process Control and Quality Assurance looks at testing, sampling, methods and properties. Reviews the history and development of health and safety, legislative requirements including the dutires of employer and employee.

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: Ceramic Technology :Whitewares Certificate in Continuous Professional Development

£ 9,000 + VAT

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