Clay selection and preparation
Guided demonstration, supervised foundation exercises, quality review and a practical task in clay selection and preparation.
SkyTech Skills / Traditional Trades
Traditional Trades
Potter (Kumhaar)
Learn it. Practise it.
Clay preparation, kiln efficiency, glazing and design.
COURSE SYLLABUS
What you’ll learn.
A structured outline of the knowledge, techniques and professional practice covered in this pathway.
Forming and shaping techniques
Guided demonstration, supervised trade practice, quality review and a practical task in forming and shaping techniques.
Drying and defect prevention
Guided demonstration, supervised trade practice, quality review and a practical task in drying and defect prevention.
Kiln safety and energy awareness
Guided demonstration, supervised trade practice, quality review and a practical task in kiln safety and energy awareness.
Surface design and glazing
Guided demonstration, supervised trade practice, quality review and a practical task in surface design and glazing.
Packaging, quality and market presentation
Guided demonstration, supervised trade practice, quality review and a practical task in packaging, quality and market presentation.
Enterprise and digital skills
Pricing; customer care; digital payments; cyber safety; business records and market presentation.
Practical assessment
Trade task; safe tool use; quality checks; feedback and an individual improvement plan.
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Put the syllabus into practice.
Complete a supervised trade task, demonstrate tool care and safety, check the finished quality and prepare a simple costing or enterprise plan.
Learning outcomes
- Plan a trade task and choose suitable tools and materials.
- Apply safe practice, quality checks and waste-reduction methods.
- Prepare basic costing and present products or services to customers.
Assessment and progression
Learning may include knowledge checks, supervised tasks, project work and a practical review. Any regulated or externally awarded certificate follows the relevant authorised assessment process. Discuss your progression goals before enrolling.
For sponsored programmes, official eligibility, sanctioned batches, assessment and benefits are confirmed separately.
BEFORE YOU JOIN
Choose with clear information.
Who is this course for?+
Practising artisans and craftspeople interested in strengthening technical quality, productivity and enterprise skills.
How do I confirm duration and fees?+
Contact the team with the course name and your preferred timing. You will receive current batch, duration, venue and fee information before making an enrolment decision.
What should I do next?+
Discuss your goal, read the final course plan, confirm delivery and assessment arrangements, and review the joining instructions.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Take the next step in your learning.
Discuss your background, practical interests and preferred batch.