Safe Operation of Kilns HSE 1993 ISBN 0717606309
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in the Production of Pottery HSE 1995 ISBN 0717608492
Priorities for Health and Safety in the Ceramics Industry CEIS 1 2002
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (Fourth Edition) (COSHH) Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L5 ISBN 01717625346
Control of Lead Regulations 2002 (Third Edition) (COSHH) Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L132 ISBN 01717625656

A Whitewares production site or Whitewares raw materials production site are essential. Access to the internet and local library to expand the foundation knowledge-base provided by the individual sections is desirable, plus reference to additional material provided or specified by the University tutorial staff, together with the Course Handbook.

Appropriate employment and prior learning CESENGD20073-3 Whitewares Ceramics: materials and methods

The module contains 3 units intended for work based learning directed by purpose-written learning material. Unit 5 Drying. Unit 6 Firing.
Unit 7 Glazes, Colours & Decoration Unit. Student (tutor assessed) assignments have been designed to cover the range of Whitewares ceramic manufacturing activities. This includes the physical processes of manufacturing and supporting activities. These sections are collectively structured in logical progression building up the student's understanding and appreciation of the underlying technology step by step.

Three pieces of COURSEWORK weighted at 100% in total.

1) Short written answers to questions relating to Whitewares drying processes: Unit 5 learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3.
2) Written annotated technical notes and essay answers specific to Whitewares firing technology on site or customer site: Unit 6 learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3
3) Written annotated technical notes and essay answers specific to on site glazing and decorating methods: Unit 7, learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3

This is a distance learning course in which students progress at their own pace and in a place of their choosing. Students are generally placed on the course by their employer. Contact with the students is by phone and email directly and via their in-company tutor and other in-company support. A handbook providing guidelines on the presentation of tutor based assignments and advises on how to gain maximum use of available university support (through e-mail and phone). Students are encouraged to maintain close contact with their in-company tutor and regularly discuss their coursework progress. Learning from direct observation within the factory and from colleagues engaged in different tasks of the production process is sought via the assignment work contained.