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Ceramic Technology: Whitewares (Distance Learning)
University Foundation Certificate
Key features
The main industrial operating procedures for the whitewares industry concentrating on the tableware and sanitary ware sectors.
What is it about?
This course aids the student in building a sound technical knowledge of the materials and processes used in the whitewares industries. Suitable for new entrants and for existing employees seeking career development.
The course units include: Introduction to ceramics and ceramic technology; Raw materials; Body preparation; Making methods; Drying; Firing; Glazes, colours and decoration; Testing methods; Health and safety; Quality assurance and statistical process control.
Fact File
| Qualification: | University Foundation Certificate |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September, January and April |
| Course Length: | All courses are flexible study, with no set deadlines or day release, and are ideal for shift workers and those employed in areas where work requirements vary. |
| Attendance: | Distance Learning |
| Entry Requirements: | Employment in or good access to the appropriate industry. Ability to study in english at an appropriate level. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | £800 |
Contact
For more information about Ceramic Technology: Whitewares (Distance Learning) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
