Blacksmith
Using craft, art or skill to design, shape and join metal components by hot forging and other metal working processes for small batch or bespoke production and/or heritage metalwork conservation.
Role overview
The Blacksmith apprenticeship trains you in the ancient but thriving craft of forging iron and steel by hand and with power tools to create functional and decorative metalwork. Apprentices produce items such as gates, railings, furniture and architectural ironwork. It can lead to self-employed maker, heritage ironwork specialist or architectural metalwork roles.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.