Full Time NPTC Forgework Certificate

NPTC Forgework Certificate
Level Two | The Centre for Rural and Equine Studies | Full-Time

Course Description
Supported by the Farriery Training Agency. This one year course provides a comprehensive introduction to the farriery industry. You will develop a knowledge of the biology of horses, horse care and handling. It will also develop your practical and theoretical skills in forging, give you industrial experience and an opportunity to acquire a Key Skills qualiïfication in Application of Number, Communication or IT. It is an ideal foundation for those who wish to progress to formal farriery training. Please note that this course does not enable you to progress directly into the farriery trade.

Course Content
Forging Techniques including:

• Forging
• Forming
• Cutting and Joining

Additional Qualifications Health and Safety, Manual Handling, NVQ Level 2 in Horse Care (2 practical based units) or First Certificate in Horse Care. Key Skills Level 2 Communication, Application of Number (or GCSE)

Career Progression
Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery
Apprenticeship in Blacksmithing

Is this course available as evening study? No