Course overview
If you have an interest in blacksmithing and metalwork this course will give
you an introduction to the basic and fundamental skills for working with
metal.
You will cover a broad range of skills and processes, giving you an insight
into different metalworking trades and subjects covered on higher level
courses.
Modules
Year 1: Basic and fundamental blacksmithing and metalworking techniques working towards the production of a selection of small and larger items; dice, spoon, key fobs, fire poker and tongs.
Year 2: Basic and fundamental small-scale metalcrafts and techniques for manipulating copper. You will work on several short, creative projects; researching, designing, experimenting and fabricating your own designs for creative projects.
What is it like to be a student on this course?
I chose this course because I really enjoy practical subjects and have experience in wood work and associated crafts. I am fascinated by rural and traditional crafts and thought metalsmithing would be an interesting skill to learn. I enjoy working with my hands; the course is perfect as it is very practical. In the future I would love to be a traditional craftsman working in wood and metal.
Jesse Richards – BTEC Level 1 Creative Metalcrafts student
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