Part Time Saddlery & Leatherwork

Saddlery & Leatherwork - Newbury College

Full Time courses for under 19's are free of chargeCode : Start : End : Times : Day : Duration : Cost (Year 1)*

99119A 090901 : 24/09/2009 : 03/12/2009 : 19:00 to 21:00 : Thursday : 10 Weeks : 124.00

99119C 101001 : 22/04/2010 : 01/07/2010 : 19:00 to 21:00 : Thursday : 10 Weeks : 124.00

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Course Overview Learners will gain the basic techniques and skills to prepare and finish leather for simple repairs or projects. Learners need to bring the following to the first class: essential - pen and paper, optional - any leather working tools they may have.

Qualification gained: This course does not lead to a qualification

Course Content: Learners will acquire the basic techniques of working with leather in order to undertake repair work and will also receive individual guidance for the making and repairing of bridlework or associated projects. The course is designed to introduce learners to the basic techniques and skills of cutting, preparation and stitching leather in order to undertake simple repairs or projects. Term 1: Health & Safety, leather preparation, stitching, types of leather, leather working tools, practical exercises. Term 2: Health & Safety, dyes and stains, threads, keepers, studs and rivets, bridles and head collars, individual projects. Term 3: Health & Safety, girths, saddles, individual projects

Work Experience: Learners do not need to be in relevant work to undertake this course.

Course Assessment: Progress on this course will be assessed through gapped handouts, quizzes or informal tests, observation and lecturer feedback.

Progression: Learners can progress to other saddlery and leatherwork courses including qualifications courses (eg City & Guilds), and saddlery apprenticeships.

Homework: Learners will benefit from undertaking home study (e.g. working on projects) of approximately 2-4 hours per week.

Additional Costs: In January there may be visits to BETA, the Royal Mews. Transport costs will be dependent on student numbers.

Course Fees

• Fees quoted with the course information are for the current academic year. Fees for the next academic year starting in September are subject to change and will be confirmed annually.
• Part Time Course Fee Relate to Year 1 course fees only. Two year course fees will have an additional course fee for the second year; these fees are subject to confirmation annually.

Popular courses fill quickly and early enrolment is recommended.

Please note that course information may be subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with Newbury College before you enrol.