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A three-year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development Technology — alongside market-oriented short courses for employment and entrepreneurship.

DAE · 3 YearsLaboratory & Workshop TrainingShort Courses
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DAE Program

Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development Technology

The three-year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in technical knowledge and practical skills related to glass, ceramics and pottery development.

Students learn how scientific principles, engineering concepts, materials and production techniques are applied in real-world manufacturing environments.

The program combines:

  • Classroom Theory
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Workshop Training
  • Production Demonstration
  • Practical Projects
  • Industry Exposure
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Student shaping a ceramic form on a moulding wheel

Theory Meets Practice

Our educational approach is based on the integration of theory, laboratory practice, workshop training, production experience and industry exposure.

  1. Theory

    Understanding the scientific and technical principles behind materials and processes.

  2. Laboratory Practice

    Testing, observation and experimentation.

  3. Workshop Training

    Developing hands-on technical competence.

  4. Production Experience

    Understanding how products are developed in an actual production environment.

  5. Industry Exposure

    Connecting classroom knowledge with workplace requirements.

Our learning model: Learn → Practice → Produce → Evaluate → Improve. Through this approach, students develop technical competence, practical skills, creativity, problem-solving ability, quality awareness, professional confidence and entrepreneurial thinking.

Practical & Workshop Training

Technical education is most effective when students can put knowledge into practice.

Our laboratories and workshops allow students to work with materials, equipment and production processes while developing practical competence and professional confidence.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue opportunities in areas such as:

  • Ceramic Manufacturing
  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Tableware Production
  • Tiles & Decorative Ceramics
  • Production & Quality Control
  • Laboratory Work
  • Technical Services
  • Industrial Operations
  • Ceramic Design & Craft
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Further Technical Education

Short Courses & Skills Development

Skills for Employment & Entrepreneurship

In addition to the DAE program, the institution offers short courses and skills development programs according to market requirements.

Training programs have been offered under initiatives and schemes including:

  • NAVTTC
  • IDD
  • PSDF
  • Self-Supporting Programs

Previous training areas have included:

  • AutoCAD
  • Welding
  • Virtual Assistant for Amazon
  • E-Rozgar
  • Glazing & Decoration
  • Information Technology
  • Other Market-Oriented Technical & Vocational Skills

Current Skills Development Programs

Practical, market-relevant training that supports employment, entrepreneurship, self-employment and career development.

  • Solar PV Technician – NVC Level 2 (CBT)

    Duration
    6 Months
    Start
    October 2026 & April 2027
  • Kashigari

    Duration
    6 Months
    Start
    October 2026 & April 2027
  • Safety Inspector

    Duration
    3 Months
  • Computer Operator / IT Assistant – Level III

    Duration
    6 Months
    Start
    October 2026 & April 2027

Our Objective

These programs are designed to equip learners with practical, market-relevant skills that can support:

  • Employment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Self-Employment
  • Career Development
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GCT Shahdara

National Fan Link Road, G.T Road, Shahdara, Lahore