Entry to Farriery Certificate
The course has a high practical content and develops basic skills relevant to farriery and related subjects. It is designed to prepare candidates for an apprenticeship in the farriey industry.
Provision is made within the course for candidates to take the forging exam which is now a requirement for those wishing to become apprentice farriers.
Units include :
DO1C 11 Numeracy
This unit seeks to develop skills of interpretation & communication of straightforward graphical information and application of basic numerical skills in everyday contexts.
DO1B 11 Communication
This unit is to develop communication skills and guide the candidate towards broadly based skills in common language contexts, helping establish & maintain social & working relations.
DO1F 10 Working with others
This unit seeks to develop skills in working co-operatively with others to complete a straightforward task with an identified goal and activities.
DO1D 10 Information Technology
This unit develops skills in the effective use of an IT system to perform routine processing of a limited range of data.
DON7 11 Introduction to Graphical Engineering Communications
This unit is designed to develop the candidates ability to communicate graphically by using and interpreting basic engineering drawings and sketches.
EB47 11 Contributing to health & Safety in the workplace
Follow instructions & contribute to Health & Safety in the workplace including identifying, rectifying or reporting hazards & selecting & using protective clothing.
ED8E 11 Basic Engineering Materials
Identify common materials, properties, and defects and select them for a given component specification.
EE19 04 Introductory Fabrication Skills
Acquiring basic skills in the use of fabrication tools & equipment by interpreting simple drawings, measuring & marking out, identifying the tools & equipment required for manufacture & test to ensure a quality assembly.
E8LS 11 Abrasive Wheels
This unit enables the candidate to acquire basic skills in mounting power-driven Abrasive Wheels.
D00W 11 Thermal Joining skills
Acquiring basic skills in the common thermal joining processes used on fabrication materials in the downhand or flat position.
D00V 11 Thermal Joining Processes
Explaining the basic principles, applications & limitations of the thermal joining processes.
E8WB 11 Horse Handling
This unit develops the basic skills & knowledge required to handle a horse.
E9T6 10 Care of the Horse's Foot
This unit is designed to enable the candidate to acquire the skills & knowledge required to care for the horse’s foot including the statutory responsibilities as laid down in the current Farriers (Regulations) Act.
E9TA 10 Horse Health
This unit is designed to enable the candidate to acquire the skills & knowledge required to assess the horse’s state of health & identify & treat simple lameness & wounds.
E8WC 11 Equine Anatomy & Physiology
This unit develops the knowledge of the structure & functions of the equine body to allow full appreciation of the reasons for specialist feeding programmes & health problems for horses.
NPTC 748501 Certificate in Forgework
This unit develops the knowledge & understanding of forgework by showing the candidate how to light & maintain the fire, use & maintain tools & equipment, heat & forge different sections of steel on the anvil and adhering to all health & safety regulations at all times. The forging certificate is a requirement of FTA and has to be completed successfully to gain access to the Apprenticeship scheme. There are 9 test pieces in total. They all have to be completed to a competent standard. For the certificate 2 out of the 9 test pieces are set for the candidate to produce with a time limit for each.
Entry requirements
Preferred entry criteria
- 3 Standard Grades which should include English and Maths.
- Enthusiastic, hard worker prepared to get involved in all aspects of the course both practical and classroom based.
Note: While this is the preferred entry criteria the final decision is at the discretion of the Interviewer and Head of Department.
Applicants should have a sound educational ability consistent with the demands of the course.
However those applicants who are using the course to move into an apprenticeship require to meet the criteria specified by the Farriery Training Agency. Details are given in the ‘Guide to Apprenticeships in Farriery' available from -
The Farriery Training Agency, Sefton House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5PP - Tel: 01733 319770.
Any problems encountered in meeting the academic requirements should be discussed at interview.
Progression
Block release 4 year Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery.
Additional information
The College does not Guarantee any student an Apprenticeship after they have completed the course. It is up to the individual person to find an ATF (Approved Training Farrier).
A Study tour is incorporated into the course.
Start date
Mid September each year
Finish date
Early June each year