BTEC Level 2 Blacksmithing Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day. For learners aged 16 to 18 years old, there are no course fees. If you're aged 19 to 25, you may be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on your circumstances. This level 2 BTEC blacksmithing qualification covers forging, welding, fabrication, metallurgy, and design. You'll also complete work experience, which is a core part of the course. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
Further Education Students
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher, to include English and mathematics, and a satisfactory educational reference will need to be received.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in the forge, including forging and construction techniques.
You'll learn welding and thermal cutting processes.
You'll study metallurgy and heat treatment to understand how metals behave.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a blacksmithing environment.
You'll research, design, and make blacksmith products from concept to completion.
You'll practise technical and freehand techniques used in the trade.
You'll build skills in communication, research, and project work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the forge and workshop, alongside classroom-based study. Work experience is an essential part of the course. Assessment includes practical tasks, project work, and design and research activities. You'll also develop your literacy and numeracy skills throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Blacksmith. Forge and shape metal by hand using traditional techniques.
Welder. Join metal components across construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal structures and products.
Metalworker. Work with metals across a range of industrial and craft settings.
Engineering operative. Support production and assembly in engineering environments.
Mechanical engineering technician. Maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment.
What you could study next
Level 3 Blacksmithing and Welding. The natural next step after this course, taking your practical and technical skills to a higher level.
Blacksmithing or welding apprenticeship. Combine paid work with structured training. Many learners find placements through their work experience on this course.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. If you want to move into mechanical or manufacturing engineering roles.
