Blacksmithing & Metalworking (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)

This course is designed for those wishing to extend their basic knowledge in blacksmithing and metalwork. Prospective students are likely to have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Blacksmithing & Metalwork or have relevant work experience.

CAREERS HUB

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INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE

Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. You will be required to complete 180 hours of work experience.

The programme will give you the chance to gain valuable skills in a real working environment whilst being paired with your ideal employer.

Our mission is to pair students with their ideal employer and to support them continuously during the placement.

There is flexibility on how students complete the placement; it can be during non-college weekdays, weekends, in blocks or over the holiday period. You will receive all of the necessary information during your interview, and if you have any queries in the meantime please contact workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED

Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalwork

Relevant additional qualifications

College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and Maths

In order to be considered you must:

• Need to have achieved 4 or more GCSEs grades 9-4 (previous grade structure A-C) including English and Maths
• Successfully completed a Level 2 qualification and GCSE maths or English at grade C/4 or above
• Mature students who do not possess any of the above qualifications will be considered.

Practical employment in the blacksmithing/metalsmithing/fabrication industry and opportunities such as:

• Self-employed Blacksmith
• Self-employed Vehicle Restorer

Apprenticeship in:

• Swordsmith
• Bladesmith
• Fabricator
• Prop-maker