Forgework (8485)

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2024
This qualification is suitable for all prospective blacksmiths, farrier apprentices, and others seeking a certificate of forgework competence. For guidance on the entry requirements for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery, please contact the National Farrier Training Agency (NFTA).
This qualification is aimed at candidates who may
  • wish to develop a career as a farrier or within blacksmithing
  • wish for progression within or career change to the sector
  • are looking for progression into the Advanced  Apprenticeship in Farriery, for which this qualification is one of several pre-requisites (contact NFTA for details), or apprenticeship  in Blacksmithing
  • wish to add to their continuous professional development
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

Level 2

Guidance on arranging practical exams can be requested from exams@cityandguilds.com.
Level 2 Certificate in Forgework (8485-02)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 2 Certificate in Forgework

  • Accreditation No: 600/5740/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 30 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 236 - 236 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 300 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £166.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

Explore our wider maths & English offer

Our maths & English qualifications underpin our apprenticeships and technical qualifications. They build learners’ confidence with the core skills required for employment, including the capacity to problem solve and use technology effectively. They are also key to triggering conditions of funding.

Find out more

For Learners

Related Qualifications

Browse some of our related qualifications:

> (0071) Horse Care

> (0079) Horse Care and Management

> (0084) Saddlery

> (0101) Saddlery