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    Course summary

    Diploma of Ceramics
    Kingswood

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    9th Feb 2026

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    On campus

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    3rd Dec 2027

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    2 years

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • A portfolio of your creative visual work with 10-15 examples

    • Attendance of an interview with teaching staff on campus accompanied with a handwritten form answering specific questions

    Additional requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • You are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of your entrance to the course, prior to course commencement.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

    • Foundational skills in creative arts

    • Previously studied the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals or have equivalent practical experience in creative work

    • An aptitude for using your hands to make objects and don’t mind getting messy

    • The ability to supply your own Personal Protective Equipment, such as safety glasses, dust masks and gloves

    • The ability to supply your own clay (some recycled clay is provided). You will be given direction to purchase specific clay and ceramic tools to complete your classwork and assessments. These materials will range from approximately $300-1000 / year

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

    • This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

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    Next steps

    • Complete your enrolment through our online portal.

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