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22nd September 2014, 02:42 PM
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Blacksmith Courses Plumpton
Can you tell me in detail about the Blacksmithing & Metalwork (BTEC Level 2) Program offered by Plumpton College?
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#2
22nd September 2014, 03:08 PM
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Re: Blacksmith Courses Plumpton
The detail about the Blacksmithing & Metalwork (BTEC Level 2) Program offered by Plumpton College is as follows: Tutor: Anthony Holmes Duration: One year beginning in September 2014 These are a suite of level 2 qualifications which can be studied in a variety of combinations to allow flexibility and to help one to develop one’s Metalsmithing knowledge and skills. Level 2 Certificate –one choose 2 subjects to study Level 2 Extended Certificate –one choose 4 subjects to study Level 2 Diploma – one complete all 6 subjects Metalsmithing course will provide progression on to the Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Metalworking where these skills will be even further developed. Entry Requirements Applicant will normally be at least 16 years old on entry and have minimum one of the following:- 2 GCSE passes at grade A–D, having completed core GCSE studies An Entry level Vocational Skills qualification Appropriate experience will also be considered. Indicative Programme Content The Level 2 Diploma programme is based around 2 mandatory core units and 6 specialist units. All the other certificates are a combination of units chosen from the below mentioned units: Core units: Forgework preparation, processes, techniques and Safe Working 10 2 Forgework construction tools, techniques and Safe Working 10 2 Specialist units: 2D Visual Communication Using ideas to explore, develop and produce art and design (silversmithing) 3D Design briefs (silversmithing) 3D Design crafts briefs (silversmithing) Application of welding processes Fabrication techniques and sheet metal work Working with blacksmithing specifications and Calculations Introduction to Land-based workshop practice Qualifications Gained BTEC First at the level studied (outlined above) Plumpton College Certificate Additional work related qualifications Career Progression After completion of the programme students may progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma (1 year), Diploma (1 year) or Extended Diploma (2 years): Start their own metalsmithing workshop Apprentice Vehicle restorer Sheet metalworker Apprentice to a Jeweller Apprentice Silversmith Apprentice to a Swordsmith Apprentice to a Gunsmith Working as a Blacksmith Contact Detail: Plumpton College Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AE Map: [MAP]https://maps.google.co.in/maps?q=Plumpton+College+++Ditchling+Road,+Plumpton ,+East+Sussex+BN7+3AE&hl=en&sll=26.192515,73.05793 3&sspn=0.07979,0.163422&hq=Plumpton+College+++Ditc hling+Road,+Plumpton,+East+Sussex+BN7+3AE&radius=1 5000&t=m&z=12[/MAP] |
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