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* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This course will provide an excellent grounding for progression either into industry or onto a relevant university-level course. Individuals will learn a range of forging skills, from tool making to traditional fire welding techniques, over the two years, culminating in a final project in which they will either plan and make a large-scale final piece to their own design and specification or research, reverse-engineer and replicate an archaeological iron object. The second year also introduces restoration & conservation, in addition to a business studies module and a site fitting module, giving individuals the skills necessary to manage their own business.
This qualification is the equivalent of up to 112 UCAS points.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Blacksmithing.
Progression routes?may include an apprenticeship in Blacksmithing, BA Degree in Artist Blacksmithing.
Employment options may include self-employed blacksmithing, employed blacksmithing and metalworking roles in a range of potential fields within the industry, contemporary design or traditional reproduction/restoration.
Blacksmithing installation skills.
Business management.
Undertake and review work replaced experience.
Large?scale?design?and make
Repoussé and other decorative skills
Investigative project
Metal arc gas shielded welding
Assessment will be through a number of coursework assignments
A minimum of?five GSCEs at grade 4, including English, maths and science or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade?and good progress with English and maths, ideally GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
