The Course is practical, exploratory and experiential in nature. It combines elements of practical metalworking techniques and standard practice with elements of creativity.

It allows learners to gain a range of practical metalworking skills and to use a variety of tools, equipment and materials, and allows them to plan activities through to the completion of a finished product in metal.

This Course is a broad-based qualification for all learners with an interest in crafts. It is suitable for learners with an interest in practical metalworking and those wanting to progress to higher levels of study or a related career.

It provides opportunities to develop and enhance psychomotor skills, practical creativity, practical problemsolving skills, an appreciation of safe working practices in a workshop environment, and an understanding of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context.