Creative Metalcrafts Level 1 Certificate

This course will give you an introduction to the basic and fundamental skills for working with metal. You will cover a broad range of skills and processes, giving you an insight into different metalworking trades and subjects covered on higher level courses. Year 1: Basic and fundamental blacksmithing and metalworking techniques working towards the production of a selection of small and larger items; dice, spoon, key fobs, fire poker and tongs. Units in Self-Assessment and Careers Progression. Year 2: Basic and fundamental jewellery skills and techniques for manipulating copper and silver. You will work on several short, creative projects; researching, designing, experimenting and fabricating your own designs for a keyring, silver ring, pendant and a clock face. On completion of this course you can progress on to Level 2 and 3 blacksmithing and metalworking. This could lead you to a future career in the industry such as blacksmith, fabricator, designer or artist.