Certificate of Credit in Clay Drying and Firing

Developed in partnership with the International Clay Technology Association and industry experts. Develop your knowledge of clay drying and firing whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

This programme, comprises of one module, and is less intensive than the University Diploma in Clay Studies (three modules). Successful completion of this programme, will exempt the learner from Module one of the University Diploma in Clay Studies. Experience has shown that this single module programme may be more suitable for learners with limited experience, or who have not studied for some time.

The programme has been designed to appeal to a wide audience, such as:

• Employees working in clay drying and firing applications and associated professionals who wish to gain knowledge in clay drying and firing to strengthen the service that they provide to their internal or external clients
• Employees from related supply and equipment manufacturing industries who wish to gain knowledge of clay technology to better serve their customers.

The distinctive nature of this programme is represented by the flexibility of its design and delivery. Its construction and innovative modes of delivery recognise the diverse and dispersed nature of not only the industry itself, but the potential student body it will serve. Due to the geographical spread of the industry, manufacturing sites and offices are often remote and isolated.

Technical and operational staff very often spend a significant proportion of their time working outdoors, can be transient (with seasonal working activities sometimes playing a part) and they may also find that they are suddenly re-located, in some cases abroad. The provision offered within this programme of study, has had to evolve to meet the needs of such learners: taking advantage not only of traditional teaching and learning techniques, but utilising the most advanced learning technology for teaching, learning, supervision, and assessment.

Key Characteristics

• The programme is designed to enable agile delivery of the teaching and learning activities. The programme delivery model comprises a blended distance learning model, which allows online learning material to be supported by face-to-face sessions
• Delivery of face-to-face teaching is undertaken at the Enterprise Centre which provides a more corporate environment
• Assessment strategies allow direct application of knowledge learned which is directly related to the workplace

The programme enables the following opportunities:

1. Equips learners for shortfall in international, national, and local development needs
2. Develops the learner's knowledge and understanding of the Clay Drying and Firing process and the context in which it operates, including global and environmental influences
3. Enables a learner to develop their intellectual breadth and be able to make integrative links across the various areas of their organisations
4. Increases capacity to learn, both on the programme and as independent lifelong learners following completion of the programme
5. Provides an academically rigorous and challenging programme of study aligned with the QAA Qualification Framework enhancing critical and reflective practice
6. Provides flexible learning opportunities in a diverse environment that widens participation

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide