| Course Name |
Blacksmith & Iron Craft - LCFE Cappamore |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
BICC |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cappamore |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
The Certificate in Forgework proves you have essential basic forging skills, so you can go on to train as a blacksmith or farrier. You’ll learn how to use forge hearths, forge metal and use specialist blacksmith’s tools.
This qualification is a centre-based qualification designed to be taken in a College environment. You need to achieve this qualification before starting an Apprenticeship in Blacksmithing or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery. |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
City & Guilds Certificate Forgework 8485
LCFE Cappamore is ideally situated in the Slieve Felim area on the border of Tipperary and Limerick about 18km from our Mulgrave St. Campus. It occupies the former St. Michael’s College Campus at the entrance to the village of Cappamore. |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
• Know the principles of forgework
• Materials Science
• Maths
• Undertake forgework techniques and processes
• Producing forgework pieces to industry standards
• Word Processing
• Work experience
• Health & Safety
• Communications |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• Places on the programme are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Employment Opportunities / Progression
• This qualification could lead to jobs such as:
Assistant forgeworker
Assistant metal artist
Farrier (if you progress and take the Level 3
Diploma in Farriery as part of the apprenticeship framework)
• You could progress to an Apprenticeship at Level 2 in
Blacksmithing, or at Level 3 in Farriery |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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