Pearson
Level 3
QN: 501/1217/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1630 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
28 Units
Guided Hours
1630 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Business Management in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the breadth and importance of an industry within the environmental and land-based sector., Understand business resources and structures., Understand the business marketplace., Understand how to use financial and physical record keeping systems
2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Participate in Business Planning and Improvement in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different business improvement strategies in land-based industries.
- Identify and justify opportunities for practical business improvement within a given land-based context.
- Develop a viable land-based business idea, considering market needs and resource availability.
- Construct a comprehensive business plan that includes financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational details.
3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding and Using Blacksmithing and Construction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a range of blacksmithing construction methods to join metal components effectively.
- Apply principles and practices for working with dissimilar metals, considering thermal expansion and galvanic corrosion.
- Produce a finished, forged, complex element or motif that meets specified design requirements.
- Create accurate workshop drawings for complex elements or motifs, including dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
- Evaluate the quality of forged work against industry standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Justify the selection of construction methods and materials for a given blacksmithing project.
4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding and Using Blacksmithing Installation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods used for site evaluation, Understand construction and installation costings and records, Be able to produce a complex blacksmithing construction, Be able perform site installation operations
5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding and Using Fabrication Skills for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the metals and associated forms of supply commonly used in fabrication processes, Be able to mark out and cut to a parallel line development specification, Be able to use fabrication bending/forming equipment to produce a parallel line development sheet fabrication, Be able to use fabrication joining methods to create a parallel line development sheet fabrication
6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding and Using Fabrication Techniques for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate material properties to select appropriate metals for specific fabrication tasks
- Apply precision cutting techniques to achieve specified dimensions and tolerances
- Demonstrate forming of complex metal components using hot forging and cold bending methods
- Execute competent joints using welding, riveting, or bolting according to specification
- Inspect finished components systematically to verify compliance with design requirements
7
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding and Using Forging Techniques for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a range of common forgework techniques including drawing down, upsetting, bending, and twisting.
- Control a solid fuel forge hearth to achieve and maintain the required temperature for different forging operations.
- Maintain common forge tooling to ensure safe and effective use.
- Explain the effects of heat on steel, including changes in structure, hardness, and ductility.
- Apply appropriate safety procedures when using forge equipment and handling hot materials.
8
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding Principles and Methods of Design for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand design processes, Understand the design development cycle and its phases, Understand cultural association, Understand design for need and the designer’s responsibilities to the wider community
9
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Understanding the History and Development of the Blacksmithing Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the scope and structure of the UK blacksmithing industry, Understand the historical development of the UK blacksmithing industry, Understand the influences of government and relevant trade organisations on the UK blacksmithing industry and career prospects, Know the scope of the blacksmithing industry in other countries
10
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and research a suitable topic for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector, Be able to plan for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector, Be able to carry out an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector, Be able to report on an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
11
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the opportunities in the environmental and land-based industries, Be able to prepare for a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry, Be able to undertake a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry, Be able to review a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based sector
12
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Blacksmithing Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the principles and practice of processes used to produce tooling
- Demonstrate the principles and practice of processes used to produce and finish decorative elements/motifs
- Demonstrate the principles and practice of heat treatment processes
- Understand common blacksmithing faults
13
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Computer Aided Design in Horticulture, Treework and Blacksmithing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce two-dimensional drawings using a Computer Aided Design package, Be able to edit and modify two-dimensional drawings using a Computer Aided Design package., Understand the production and modification of two dimensional drawings using a Computer Aided Design package, Understand the usefulness of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages in land-based industries.
14
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Drawing Practice for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret industrial drawing conventions to produce simple technical drawings.
- Apply parallel line development to generate accurate surface patterns for cylindrical objects.
- Utilize radial line development to create patterns for conical and pyramidal forms.
- Produce detailed observed drawings capturing form, texture, and details of metalwork objects.
- Demonstrate effective use of scale, proportion, and perspective in presentational drawings.
- Integrate technical accuracy with visual impact in final working drawings suitable for fabrication.
15
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Fabrication Drawing for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the standard conventions used in the production of detailed technical working drawings, Be able to use the parallel line method of surface development to produce a working pattern, Be able to use the radial line method of surface development to produce a working pattern, Be able to use the triangulation method of surface development to produce a working pattern
16
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Forge Practice for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate principles and practice of forging processes, Be able to assess the condition of and maintain forge tooling, Be able to demonstrate principles and practice of gas furnace control, Understand health and safety management requirements in the forge environment
17
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Horseshoe Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes of horseshoes, Be able to use specialist tooling required for horseshoe production, Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of producing standard horseshoe types, Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of producing horseshoes to set specifications
18
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Introductory Welding for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of oxy-acetylene welding, Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of manual metal arc welding, Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of metal arc gas shielded welding, Be able to demonstrate the principles and practice of oxy-acetylene and plasma arc cutting
19
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Large Scale Design for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a large scale design project brief, Be able to develop and communicate large scale design ideas, Be able to make large scale models and prototypes, Be able to assess working methods to realise an effective design outcome
20
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Large Scale Working for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the history of ironwork, Be able to explore and develop large-scale creative ideas, Be able to record information, analyse and present the results, Be able to produce a large scale decorative forged artefact
21
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Manual Metal Arc Welding for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare equipment and consumables for manual metal arc welding tasks, Understand the factors that influence the quality of manual metal arc welds, Be able to produce positional fillet welds using manual metal arc welding equipment, Be able to produce positional butt welds using manual metal arc welding equipment
22
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Metal Arc Gas Shielded Welding for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare equipment and consumables for metal arc gas shielded tasks, Understand the factors that influence the quality of metal arc gas shielded welds, Be able to produce positional fillet welds using metal arc gas shielded welding equipment, Be able to produce positional butt welds using metal arc gas shielded welding equipment
23
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Oxy-acetylene Welding for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare equipment and consumables for oxy-acetylene welding tasks, Understand the factors that influence the quality of oxy-acetylene welds, Be able to produce positional fillet welds using oxy-acetylene welding equipment, Be able to produce positional butt welds using oxy-acetylene welding equipment
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Professional Communication for Blacksmiths and Metalworkers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret client design briefs to produce work that meets specified aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Communicate health and safety protocols effectively to colleagues and visitors in the workshop environment.
- Explain the legal obligations and their impact on blacksmithing practices, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH.
- Produce professional written correspondence such as quotes, invoices, and work schedules that comply with commercial standards.
- Demonstrate effective verbal communication techniques when liaising with clients, suppliers, and other professionals.
- Evaluate the consequences of poor communication on project outcomes and workshop safety.
25
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Repoussé and Other Decorative Skills for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate repoussé and chasing techniques to create a decorative design
- Apply a range of decorative skills to enhance metalwork
- Explain the techniques used in blacksmithing restoration
- Analyse the historical development of decorative ironwork
- Evaluate the suitability of different decorative techniques for a given project
26
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Small Scale Design for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret a small scale design project brief to identify constraints and requirements
- Generate and develop small scale design ideas using appropriate techniques
- Communicate design ideas effectively using sketches, drawings, and annotations
- Construct small scale models and prototypes to test design concepts
- Evaluate working methods and materials to refine the design outcome
- Justify the selection of tools and processes for realising the final design
27
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Small Scale Working for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop creative ideas, Be able to produce decorative forged samples, Be able to record, analyse and present the results of investigations and experimental work, Be able to produce a small scale decorative forged artefact
28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)
Undertake Workshop Practice for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify health and safety legislation and regulations applicable to a forge workshop.
- Explain the principles of risk assessment and hazard control in a forge environment.
- Describe the range of tools, equipment, and materials used in blacksmithing and metalworking.
- Demonstrate safe and correct use of tools and equipment in a forge workshop.
- Apply appropriate techniques for maintaining tools and equipment.
- Evaluate the importance of regular maintenance and housekeeping in a forge workshop.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1217/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Jul 2030