AWCF Preparatory Training Course

For accreditation towards the Associate Of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (AWCF) qualification award.

The highest technical certificate within the UK Farriery Education System, the Associate Of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (AWCF) is valued throughout the Worlds Farriery Community as a most prestigious qualifications to attain. The subsequent progression from level 3 thinking DipWCF to Level 4 AWCF demands in-depth academic study in order to fortify a comprehensive understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, in addition to thorough knowledge of causes signs and symptoms of pathologies of diseases and mechanical dysfunction.

Ultimately the course structure will develop the applicants academic and practical skills to formulate a strategy to ameliorate and compliment dysfunction and deficiencies by the execution and application of appropriate practical farriery protocols. Accurate assessment and preparation of the hoof combined in equal measure with the production, by hot forging, of a specific range of designed horseshoes with biomechanical influence as a base of selection in mitigating dysfunction and disease pathologies.

Course content prepares the candidate to meet the demands of the AWCF examination head on with a structured training approach that will be delivered by the means of blended learning. Online electronic learning materials for underpinning academia. Narrated Power Point Videos and supporting workbooks and literature and face to face practical sessions encompassing shoemaking, foot dressing, fitting nail and finish and modern materials for higher qualifications.

For those contemplating seeking higher qualifications we offer a single assessment day of your current skills & knowledge base. This is held at either “the Shoeing lab”, “the secret Location” or “Torr Breac Smithy” — the single assessment day option is below.

• Face to face practical sessions
  encompassing shoemaking, foot dressing, fitting nail and finish and modern materials for higher qualifications.
• The AWCF examination is conducted in modules Farriery Practical, Farrier knowledge.
• Modules can be taken in any order.
• October start but can enroll right away.
• Free cancellation 60 days in advance of course starting date.

AWCF Preparatory Training (full award)

October start.

AWCF Theory (half award)

November or May start.

AWCF Assessment Day (single day)

An individual assessment day of your current skills & knowledge base.