Level 3 Diploma in Blacksmithing - (7168-03)

This individual has achieved unit 201 Obtain feedback from others to inform work and work practice in craft. They are able to: Understand the influence of feedback on progress at work, be able to use feedback from others on progress at work, be able to monitor own work and work practice.

This individual has achieved unit 202 Forging techniques for blacksmithing and metalworking. They are able to: Understand how to work to blacksmithing specifications, understand the effects of heating in blacksmithing processes, understand working with common blacksmithing techniques, be able to carry out common forging, forming and cutting techniques, be able to make and maintain common forging tools, be able to use joining techniques to produce basic constructions, components or tools.

This individual has achieved unit 203 Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment. They are able to: Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, know how to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment.

This individual has achieved unit 204 Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings. They are able to: Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings, know how to finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings.

This individual has achieved unit 206 2D Computer Aided Design. They are able to: Be able to confirm project objectives and CAD requirements, be able to prepare the 2D computer aided design environment, be able to create drawings using the full capability of the available software system.

This individual has achieved unit 207 Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment. They are able to: Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment, know how to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment.

This individual has achieved unit 211 Fabricating sheet metalwork. They are able to: Be able to prepare equipment and tools for sheet metal cutting, be able to use equipment, tools and materials for sheet metal forming, be able to produce fabrications using sheet metalwork assembly techniques.

This individual has achieved unit 309 Communicate effectively in craft. They are able to: Understand the importance of clear communication in craft, be able to communicate effectively with different audiences, be able to respond effectively to an audience, be able to respond effectively to an audience.

This individual has achieved unit 313 Blacksmithing forge practices using small forge assemblies. They are able to: Understand the processes and tooling used to set up for forge production, understand constructional techniques for small assemblies, be able to carry out constructional techniques for small assemblies.

This individual has achieved unit 314 Blacksmithing forge practices using large forge machinery. They are able to: Understand the use and maintenance of large forge tooling, be able to make and maintain large forge tooling.

This individual has achieved unit 316 Blacksmithing construction skills. They are able to: Understand historical and contemporary methods of metal production, understand historical and contemporary construction details, understand the production and use of specialised tooling for historical and contemporary methods of construction, understand the use of common finishing techniques in forged metalwork, be able to produce drawings and specifications.

This individual has achieved unit 317 Working safely in blacksmithing. They are able to: Understand roles and responsibilities when working safely in blacksmithing, understand risks associated with blacksmithing work, be able to work safely when carrying out blacksmithing activities.

This individual has achieved unit 318 Use hand tools to shape components by material removal in blacksmithing. They are able to: Understand how to interpret technical drawings, instructions and specifications, understand the use and maintenance of hand cutting tools, understand the use and maintenance of powered tools, understand the use of engineering measuring tools and marking out equipment, understand methods of material removal and shaping using hand tools.

This individual has achieved unit 320 Large scale blacksmithing construction and installation. They are able to: Understand site evaluation and mapping, understand costings and record keeping for workshop construction and site work, understand the reasons for using site fixing operations, be able to survey a given site to meet objectives, be able to perform site installation operations, be able to perform workshop construction methods.

This individual has achieved unit 321 Design processes for blacksmithing work. They are able to: Understand the design cycle, understand the importance and use of research in the design process, be able to generate and develop design ideas to brief from research information, be able to produce technical and freehand drawings.

This individual has achieved unit 329 Using machine tools to shape components by material removal in blacksmithing. They are able to: Understand roles and responsibilities when operating machine tools, be able to carry out blacksmithing machining operations, understand the set up and operation of blacksmithing machine tools.

This individual has achieved a number of optional units. Learners must be taught at least minimum of 78 credits (2 units) from Optional Group A units (315, 319, 322). And a minimum of 14 credits (1 unit) from Optional Group B units (208 - 210). ( https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/productdocuments/creative/design_and_craft/7168/centre_documents/7168_blacksmithing_handbook_v2-1-pdf.ashx )