Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Sutton. Classes run at Sutton College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build foundational pottery and ceramics skills alongside the employability skills that matter in the ceramics industry. This entry level employability skills course covers both the practical and professional side of working in ceramics. Fees cover all assessment and study materials.
Who this course is for
Are you interested in a career in ceramics? During this course you will develop the foundational pottery making skills to help you progress into a career in ceramics. You will also develop the employability skills relevant to this exciting industry. You are guaranteed to have fun and develop a range of skills that you can add to over your career in ceramics.,
What you will learn
You'll develop foundational pottery making techniques used in ceramics work.
You'll practise hand-building and shaping skills relevant to the ceramics industry.
You'll build employability skills that employers in the ceramics sector look for.
You'll learn how to present yourself and your skills to potential employers.
You'll explore what a career in ceramics involves and how to progress within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton College, combining hands-on ceramics practice with guided employability activities. Learning is delivered in small, manageable steps across 36 hours of part-time daytime study. Assessment is built into the course and covers both your practical ceramics work and your employability skills. All assessment fees are included in the course fee.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sutton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Ceramics studio assistant: support production work in a ceramics studio.
Pottery technician: assist with equipment and materials in a workshop.
Craft workshop assistant: help run sessions in a community or arts setting.
Retail assistant in a craft or gift shop: use product knowledge from your training.
Arts and crafts tutor assistant: support classes in a community centre or college.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Ceramics or Craft: builds on your foundational pottery skills with more advanced techniques.
Level 1 or Level 2 Employability Skills qualification: strengthens your employability skills for a wider range of industries.
Level 2 Diploma in Creative Studies or Applied Art: a broader qualification for those wanting to work professionally in the creative arts sector.
