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Level 2 Saddlery Course in Enfield

Cost£3,885.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Saddlery Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course covers traditional and modern saddlery production methods. You'll work with saddles, harnesses, and bridles, building practical craft skills in leather and equestrian equipment. Entry requires at least four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and maths, plus GCSE science or an equivalent Level 1 qualification.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making.

Who this course is for

This two-year course will introduce you to the saddlery industry and cover traditional and modern saddlery production methods. Completion of both our Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making will give you a prestigious Worshipful Company of Cordwainers’ Diploma in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making.

Entry requirements

At least four GCSEs at Grade 3 and above (D and above) including English and maths. You will have studied GCSE science or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. We will also consider your prior learning and any experience gained in an appropriate professional environment.

Before you start your course, if you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you will be required to attend a fun and practical two-day preparation workshop where you will meet your tutors and other students on your course. Further

What you will learn

  • You'll learn traditional saddlery production methods.
  • You'll learn modern saddlery production techniques.
  • You'll work with saddle construction and fitting.
  • You'll develop skills in harness making.
  • You'll practise bridle making and finishing.
  • You'll handle and work with leather materials used in equestrian equipment.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the saddlery industry and its standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on your practical work and coursework produced throughout the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply traditional and modern saddlery techniques to a professional standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Saddler, makes and repairs saddles, harnesses, and bridles.
  • Leather goods maker, crafts equestrian and other leather products.
  • Equestrian equipment technician, fits and maintains horse tack.
  • Saddle fitter, assesses and fits saddles for horses and riders.
  • Harness maker, produces driving and working harnesses.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making (City and Guilds), the natural next step after this qualification. Completing both Level 2 and Level 3 leads to the prestigious Worshipful Company of Cordwainers' Diploma in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making, a recognised mark of craft excellence in the saddlery trade.
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