Free BTEC Level 2 Blacksmithing Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the fundamentals of forge work, including metallurgy, welding, thermal cutting, freehand drawing, and technical drawing. You'll need a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above to apply. This free BTEC blacksmithing course gives you the practical and technical grounding to move into employment or progress to Level 3 study.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop forge work skills, including an understanding of metallurgy and how metals behave under heat.
You'll practise welding techniques used in blacksmithing and metalwork.
You'll use thermal cutting processes to shape and cut metal.
You'll produce freehand drawings to develop your design eye.
You'll create technical drawings to plan and communicate your work.
You'll make a set of forged pieces, building your practical skills throughout the year.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the forge and workshop, supported by classroom sessions covering theory, drawing, and metallurgy. Assessment is through the work you produce, including forged pieces and technical drawings, as well as written and practical tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are daytime, full-time at Brinsbury College.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Blacksmith. Forge and shape metal for decorative or structural work.
Farrier's assistant. Support horseshoe fitting and metalwork in equine settings.
Metal fabricator. Cut, shape, and join metal components in manufacturing.
Architectural metalworker. Produce gates, railings, and structural metalwork.
Welder. Use welding skills gained on the course in industrial or trade roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Technical Diploma in Blacksmithing. The natural next step after this course, preparing you for self-employment or higher-level craft work. Brinsbury College offers this progression route directly.
Level 3 NVQ in Metal Fabrication and Welding. Builds on the welding and cutting skills from this course for a broader fabrication career.
