Access to Forging Level 1

Looking for a career in Blacksmithing or just have a passion for it? This course is designed to provide you the foundation skills required to work in the Blacksmithing Industry. This course also supports development of the skills required to progress onto the Access to Farriery Course. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Chichester College has been graded outstanding by Ofsted. 2. We have been the No.1 in Sussex for 3 years running. 3. We provide a wide range of specialist workshops and facilities 4. Staff are trained to a high level with ongoing Professional Development 5. Student support is a high priority within Chichester College. What will I Study? You will have a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills both practically in the workshop and theoretically in the classroom. You will not only meet the required standards but work towards exceeding them. Time will be given for you to develop your own style and techniques. Linked to the main qualification you will also study English and Maths working towards Level 2 and GCSE. The development of your personalised enterprise passport and enrichment activities fully enhance this course. How will I be Taught? This course runs for 2 and half days a week over 36 weeks. It is made up of 2 days of practical sessions and ½ day of theory. In addition to the main qualification you will study towards L2 Maths and English functional skills. How will I be Assessed? This course is assessed through a variety of methods according to the qualification including practical test pieces, written evidence, observations and a final craft project. What our students say? -This course is excellent and allowed me time to develop my skills as a Blacksmith / Farrier. - I had the opportunity to visit companies specialising in a range of Blacksmithing and Farrriey areas.