Pearson
Level 2
QN: 603/2657/8
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Blacksmithing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fabrication Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fabrication materials and their properties
- Plan and prepare materials for metal
- work fabrication construction
- Carry out fabrication techniques for construction
2
Forge Work Construction Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of forge work construction techniques
- Carry out joining techniques for forge work constructions
- Carry out frame
- work construction
3
Forging Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand heating methods and fire control during forging processes
- Carry out hot forging and forming techniques
- Carry out hot cutting and joining techniques
4
Freehand and Technical Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of freehand and technical drawing techniques
- Carry out freehand drawing skills used for designing and presentation of ideas
- Carry out technical drawing skills used for blacksmithing, engineering and fabrication constructions
5
Health and Safety in Blacksmithing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand roles and responsibilities in the blacksmith’s workplace
- Explore the risks and hazards that occur when carrying out blacksmithing practices
- Demonstrate safe working practices in the workplace
6
Horse Biology and Handling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of horse movement
- Understand horse systems
- Demonstrate safe horse handling and restraint techniques
7
Metallurgy and Heat Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand iron and steel metallurgy for effective forging process and heat treatments
- Understand heat treatments for iron and plain carbon steels
- Produce forge tools with appropriate heat treatment
8
Research, Design and Make Blacksmith Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate design and development processes in blacksmithing.2.
- Create a blacksmithing product.3.
- Review the success of design processes and outcomes.
9
Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand welding and thermal cutting processes with regard to methods, equipment and materials in the metalworking industry
- Carry out a selected thermal cutting process for shaping, cutting and stock removal of metals
- Carry out a selected welding process for joining metals in the metalworking industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2657/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Jul 2029