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kiln firer

Kiln firers operate kilns in order to fire decorations or glazes.

Description

Kiln firers operate kilns in order to fire decorations or glazes. They determine the level and uniformity of oven temperature, regulate the temperature, and give directions to a helper in preparing firebox and lighting fires.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation kiln types

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

transfer glaze inspect quality of products optimise production processes parameters observe products' behaviour under processing conditions prepare kiln firebox control kiln firing store products maintain furnace temperature

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment manage waste manage kiln ventilation perform kiln maintenance write batch record documentation validate raw materials

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)