Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 2 in Fine Arts (Ceramist)

Date:

2014-12-10

NVQF Level:

2

Version:

1

Total Credits:

160

Purpose of the Qualification:

To produce skilled labor for the ceramic industry to work as a ceramicist.

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
021400204	Prepare slip and glazes	3	20
021400205	Prepare model and mould	2	17
021400206	Form articles by different techniques	3	16
021400207	Perform different techniques of drying	1	8
021400208	Perform finishing and joining	2	20
021400209	Make decoration on articles	2	18
021400210	Demonstrate glaze applications methods	2	19
021400211	Kiln firing	3	23
021400212	Perform the quality control	3	7
021400213	Perform communications	2	5
021400214	Safety at work	2	7

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
160	0

Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites:

The trainer should be DAE in ceramics with 3 years experience or certificate in ceramics with 5 year experience or metric with 10 years of experience in the ceramic industry.

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

No requirements for accumulation of credit

Requirement for the award of the Qualification:

No prior requirements for the award of the qualification

Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc:

No prior requirements for the award of the qualification

Standard Setting Body:

National Vocational & Technical (NAVTTC

Remarks:

Prepare and train students through skill training and enable them to earn their living either through employment in industry or to be self-employed.

ISCED Classfication:

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