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Free Level 3 Blacksmithing Course in Pulborough – Brinsbury College

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Blacksmithing Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day.

The course builds on advanced forging techniques, welding processes, sheet metal work, and fine metalwork. You'll complete a series of self-directed projects, keep a technical journal, and conduct independent research. The course runs over 34 weeks. You'll need to have completed the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Blacksmithing, or have extensive experience in blacksmithing and forge work.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking.

Who this course is for

The course is the natural progression from Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma. There is delivery of additional advanced forging techniques to further your skills in the welding processes, sheet metal, and fine metalwork. There are a number of individual projects that are self-directed, working towards final pieces for assessment. You will be expected to study independently, conducting research and keep a technical journal throughout the course. The course is designed to help you develop your skills to allow you have the broadest choice of progression when you graduate.

Entry requirements

Learners that have completed the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Blacksmithing or with extensive experience at Blacksmithing and forge work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced forging techniques used in professional metalwork.
  • You'll practise welding processes across a range of applications.
  • You'll work with sheet metal to create formed and fabricated pieces.
  • You'll produce fine metalwork through self-directed projects.
  • You'll keep a technical journal to record your research and progress.
  • You'll plan and complete individual projects that build toward assessed final pieces.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop. The course includes self-directed project work, where you plan and produce final pieces for assessment. You'll also conduct independent research and maintain a technical journal throughout. Assessment is based on your completed projects and the evidence you gather along the way.

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, designs and forges metal objects by hand.
  • Metal fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal components.
  • Architectural metalworker, creates decorative and structural metalwork for buildings.
  • Welding technician, joins metal parts using a range of welding processes.
  • Craft metalworker, produces bespoke pieces for galleries, studios, or commissions.
  • Restoration metalworker, repairs and recreates historic ironwork and fittings.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering or Design, for those wanting to move into technical or design-led roles.
  • An NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding, useful if you want to specialise in welding and metal fabrication for industry.
  • A degree in Blacksmithing, Metalwork, or 3D Design, for those looking to develop a practice in craft or fine art metalwork.
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