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Free Level 3 Blacksmithing Course in Pulborough

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

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

This blacksmithing qualification covers forging, shaping, and finishing metal using traditional and contemporary techniques. You'll work with tools and equipment used in professional smithing. The course runs over 34 weeks. Entry is open to anyone with a Level 2 qualification in the subject or relevant prior experience.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking.

Who this course is for

Note! Not Available as a Free Course For Jobs outside GLA or Devolved Areas.

The course is the natural progression from level 2. There is delivery of more advanced forging techniques, in addition to welding processes, sheet metal, and fine metalwork. There are a number of drawing & design units, and business studies.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop forging techniques to shape hot metal by hand and with power tools.
  • You'll learn to use anvils, hammers, and specialist smithing equipment safely.
  • You'll practise cutting, bending, and joining metal using a range of methods.
  • You'll explore surface finishing, including texturing, polishing, and heat treatment.
  • You'll design and produce functional and decorative metalwork pieces.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to a smithing workshop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Brinsbury College, working directly with metal and smithing tools. Assessment is based on your practical work and a portfolio of evidence showing the skills and knowledge you've developed across the course.

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, creates forged metalwork for trade or artistic commissions.
  • Architectural metalworker, produces gates, railings, and structural ironwork.
  • Farrier, shoes horses using forging and fitting skills (requires further specialist training).
  • Metal fabricator, shapes and joins metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Artistic metalwork designer, produces decorative pieces for galleries or private clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking, a work-based qualification that strengthens your practical credentials with employers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Design Crafts, for those wanting to develop the design and creative side of metalwork at a higher level.
  • Apprenticeship in Blacksmithing, combining paid work with structured training toward professional recognition.
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