Group
Occupation
231632 Potter or Ceramic Artist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
231632 Potter or Ceramic Artist
Conceives and creates functional or artistic articles by moulding clay, glass, and other fusible materials using hand-building and wheel techniques.
Alternative title
- Ceramicist
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
High levels of creative talent, cultural learning and/or knowledge, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Designs and plans functional or artistic articles made from clay, glass, or other fusible materials
- Prepares clay by kneading, wedging, and conditioning to achieve the desired consistency
- Shapes and moulds the clay into different forms and designs using various techniques, such as wheel throwing, hand-building, and carving
- Applies glazes and other surface treatments to pottery or ceramics to enhance its appearance, and adds unique colours, textures, and patterns using techniques like brushwork, dipping, spraying, or wax resist
- Loads pottery into kilns and oversees the firing process
- Inspects finished pottery and ceramics for any defects or flaws, such as cracks, glaze irregularities, or structural weaknesses