Farriery Access Course

To gain farriery experience you will be encouraged to undertake a period of work experience with an experienced farrier, which will help reinforce your awareness of farriery as a possible career.
To practise as a farrier you need to be registered with the Worshipful Company of Farriers. To register with the Worshipful Company of Farriers you will need to successfully complete a recognised Apprenticeship in Farriery and The Worshipful Company of Farriers Diploma. One of the aims of this course is to provide an entry qualification route so that you can apply for an Apprenticeship in Farriery. Gaining an Apprenticeship in Farriery can be difficult and having basic skills in blacksmithing, welding and equine knowledge can greatly enhance your chances of success.
Level 2 Diploma in Farriery Access City & Guilds Certificate in Forgework
One year
You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below.
The units listed are provisional and variations may occur.
Assessment is done throughout the year, with the NPTC practical forging exam taking place at the end of the academic year along with the theory test. All learners are encouraged to participate in working with a qualified farrier.