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Diploma of Ceramics at Coffs Harbour

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

10 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

8 hours

Fee details

Full Fee This is the fee you'll pay for the course. Payment plans may be available for this course.

$11,930

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer & extended response questions, research tasks, assignments

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Submission of a visual diary or journal

  • A body of creative works and a portfolio

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • students are provided with an allowance of raw materials (e.g. clay) and will need to purchase additional clay, materials and/or pottery tools, depending on their body of work. Payment for materials such as clay is to be made at time of purchase, in class.

Additional entry 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.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Ceramics qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 Units of competency, including 11 core and 9 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Make moulds and casts CUAACD511

  • Manage kiln operations CUAACD520

  • Experiment with ceramic surface treatments CUACER413

  • Refine throwing techniques CUACER513

Course delivery Studying on Campus

Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour is a flourishing subtropical city in the state's north, that provides students with an idyllic setting to live and study. Set amid a tranquil oasis of natural beauty between the forested hills and the sea, TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour is conveniently located near the centre of town. We have an innovatively designed trade centre including an indoor carpentry and joinery centre, where students gain practical skills in carpentry, bricklaying, concreting, plumbing and tiling. The campus also offers a range of creative industry courses, and is one of two campuses to offer a fashion design course on the North Coast.

Campus address

Glenreagh St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Coffs Harbour Station is 2500 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Trade centre for carpentry, bricklaying, concreting, plumbing and tiling

  • Creative industry spaces including fashion design

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tue 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wed 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thu 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Fri 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed