BLACKSMITH The Blacksmithing Technology Program brings back one of the first apprentice trades in the country. The program introduces participants to basic blacksmithing techniques, use of blacksmithing tools, metallurgy, and techniques for forging, grinding, heat treating, and finishing projects. Completing the program prepares individuals to create custom metal or iron works, craft custom blades as a bladesmith, or provide horse shoeing as a farrier.
CAREER Blacksmiths create custom iron work for architectural
PROGRAM • Earn a Workforce Training Certificate • 90 hours of course work that is typically completed in about 24 weeks. • $900 for program cost
projects, hand-crafted artistic representations, or unique steel tools/utensils ä $53,210 median salary ä 6% projected growth over next decade [source: 2020 bls.gov/ooh]
www.hagerstowncc.edu/blacksmithing-technology-courses
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