The Prime objective of the course is to train semi-skilled and skilled workers for local pottery/tableware/ceramics Industry. The following main topics (Modules) have been included in the course :

• Quality Assurance of Green Ware.
• Peeling of the ware.
• Cutting and Edging.
• Joining of the ware.
• Finishing and Quality Control of the ware.
• Health and Safety at workplace.

Finishing & Joining Techniques in Ceramics

CERAMICS

• Explain the basic ceramic terms used in the whole process of Finishing and Joining Techniques.
• Describe materials, their usage & properties.
• Express the knowledge of proper moisture content required for finishing.
• Explain the different cutting methods used for green ware cutting.
• Basic principles of joining.
• Explain the different joining techniques.
• Express the knowledge for joining complex shapes.
• Express the knowledge of the quality control.
• Explain the different finishing methods.
• Express the knowledge of Finishing and Joining faults and their remedies.
• Explain all safety & health hazards involved during Finishing and Joining.
• Perform the filling in the given ware.
• Make paste for Joining.

6 Months

Middle

GCT for GC & PD Shahdara