Course description
Metalsmithing is an important skill, very much in demand in a number of industries. This one-year programme, suitable for school leavers, will give students the skills needed to be able to work within the Metalsmithing industry. The programme naturally provides progression on to the Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Metalworking where these skills will be even further developed.
QUALIFICATIONS GAINED
- BTEC First at the level studied (outlined above)
- Plumpton College Certificate
- Additional work related qualifications
- College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and maths
Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. The amount of hours required is dependent on the study programme.
Following satisfactory completion of the programme, students may progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma (1 year), Diploma (1 year) or Extended Diploma (2 years)
- Start their own metalsmithing workshop
- Apprentice Vehicle restorer
- Sheet metalworker
- Apprentice to a Jeweller
- Apprentice Silversmith
- Apprentice to a Swordsmith
- Apprentice to a Gunsmith
- Working as a Blacksmith
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students should have achieved 2 or more GCSEs grades 9-3 (previous grades A-D). Successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification plus GCSE English and Maths. Mature students without the above requirements will be considered
Outcome / Qualification etc.
First Certificate/Diploma