PIABC
Level 2
QN: 603/5149/4
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PIABC Level 2 Award in Clay Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by PIABC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 10 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
PIABC
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
10 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to clay manufacturing industry
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key aspects of the clay building products industries
- Understand the clay building products manufacturing processes
- Understand the common management systems used in the clay building products industry
- Identify the main stakeholders in the clay building products industry
- Understand factors involved in controlling quality and typical quality checks undertaken during the manufacture of clay building products
- Understand how clay building products are packaged and distributed
2
Introduction to drying & firing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the drying process
- Understand the firing process
3
Introduction to forming & setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the forming processes used in the manufacture of clay building products
- Understand the decorative finishes used in the manufacture of bricks
- Understand the setting processes used in the manufacture of clay building products
4
Introduction to raw materials & clay preparation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the raw material processes involved in the manufacture of clay building products
- Understand the key functional properties of clay used in the clay building products industries
- Understand the types of clay used in the clay building products industries
- Understand the additives used in the manufacture of building products
- Understand how the raw materials are prepared for use in the manufacturing process
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5149/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- PIABC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2019