HCTa Level 2 Courses

 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEAVY CLAY INDUSTRY: LEVEL 2

This course will give you the basic technical knowledge from “Quarry to Lorry”, of the process 
involved in making Bricks, Pavers, Tiles and Pipes. The course is aimed at any employee who 
requires a basic understanding of the Heavy Clay Manufacturing Process.
Developed by the Heavy Clay Technology Association in collaboration with MPQC and MP Awards, this 
course leads to a formal qualification award by MP Awards.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is aimed at those with little or no practical experience of heavy clay production 
processes. It is suitable for new operatives and non-production workers who would benefit from 
industry knowledge.

COURSE STRUCTURE
A 12-week distance-learning course, with a multi-choice closed book exam at the end of the course, 
study units include:
⮚   An Introduction to the Industry
⮚   Raw Materials and Clay Preparation
⮚   Forming and Setting
⮚   Drying and Firing
⮚   Packaging and Distribution
⮚   Quality and Management System

It is a blended learning course where independent study is supplemented by a face-to- face 
workshop, where the course materials will be brought to life.
Following the induction session, course materials are provided for you to work through with the 
support of your company mentor and there are regular assignments to support your learning. There is 
also an opportunity to have a go at some exam
questions to support your revision.
 

COURSE DATES

March Cohort

Induction                   18th March - Online via Microsoft Teams
Assignment 1 & 2      1st   April   - Submit by 22nd April
Assignment 3 & 4      29th April   - Submit by 20th May
Workshop                   13th May   - Wienerberger, Ewhurst (South)
Assignment 5 & 6      27th May   - Submit by 17th June

Mock test/Mentor support      24th June
Multiple choice assessment   8th July
 

June Cohort     

 18ᵗʰ June     - Online via Microsoft Teams

Assignment 1 & 2      2ⁿᵈ  July   - Submit by 23rd July

Assignment 3 & 4      30ᵗʰ July      - Submit by 20ᵗʰ August

Workshop                  12th August    - Ibstock House, Ibstock

Assignment 5 & 6       27ᵗʰ August    - Submit by 17ᵗʰ September

Mock test/Mentor support       24ᵗʰ September
Multiple choice assessment    8ᵗʰ  October
 

September Cohort

 Induction                 4ᵗʰ  September    -Online via Microsoft Teams

Assignment 1 & 2     18ᵗʰ  September     -Submit by 9th October

Assignment 3 & 4     16th October      -Submit by 6ᵗʰ November

Workshop                  28th October      -Leicestershire T.B.C

Assignment 5 & 6      13th November     -Submit by 3rd December

Mock test/Mentor support      5ᵗʰ  December
Multiple choice assessment  18th December
 

To register for any cohort please email [email protected]