BTEC Technical Diploma in Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing and metalwork are important skills that are in demand across a range of industries.

This one-year programme has been developed to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in the blacksmithing and metalworking industries. You’ll learn drawing and computer-aided design (CAD), alongside relevant theoretical, artistic, contemporary and historical knowledge. You’ll also develop hands-on metalworking skills, including forging and welding.

Suitable for school leavers and adult learners interested in developing their metalworking skills, this programme will give you a range of valuable skills and qualifications.

The programme provides a natural progression route to Level 3 Blacksmithing and Metalworking for students who have developed competence in forge work and other aspects of the course.

Qualifications gained:

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Crafts (Heritage and Traditional Crafts)
• City & Guilds Level 1 Award in TIG Welding
• UAL Level 2 Award in Drawing
• Level 2 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Certificate in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels (angle grinders)
• GCSEs in English and Maths, for those without Grade 4 or above

• Use materials, tools and equipment to develop craft techniques
• Investigate creative enterprise and employment opportunities
• Develop craft ideas
• Safe working practices for forging
• Create, present and evaluate a final heritage and traditional crafts item
• Sample portfolio, rationale, final project and evaluation
• MIG welding in different positions
• Drawing materials and methods, drawing and measurement
• CAD: creating drawing templates, producing basic drawings and developing CAD designs

This programme is assessed through coursework assignments covering both practical and theory work. Assignments are scheduled throughout the academic year.

4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above to include English and Maths OR a Level 1 in a related subject plus English and Maths, at least grade 3 or Functional skills level 1

• Level 3 Blacksmithing
• Level 3 Jewellery Making