Level 2 Certificate in Saddlery

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1 Level 2 Certificte in Sddlery Qulifiction hndbook October 2006 Version 1 Supported by the Worshipful Compny of Cordwiners, Sddlers & Loriners

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3 Contents NPTC Level 2 Certificte in Sddlery Contents Pge Introduction 4 Qulifiction structure 5 Assessment nd qulity ssurnce 6 Centre nd scheme pprovl 7 Registrtion nd certifiction 7 Mpping to Ntionl Occuptionl Stndrds 8 Mpping to key skills nd other issues 9 Unit 201 Sddlery technology 10 Unit 202 Sddle mking 15 Unit 203 Bridle nd hrness mking 19 Unit 204 Business dministrtion 24 Unit 205 Equine studies 29 Unit 206 Mchining techniques 34 Unit 207 Lorinery 39 Further informtion 43 3

4 Introduction The Level 2 nd 3 Certifictes in Sddlery nd Advnced Sddlery re intended to introduce nd develop the crft skills nd sector specific knowledge required to undertke creer within the sddlery, equestrin nd ssocited crft letherworking industries. The qulifictions im to provide people working within the sddlery, equine nd ssocited trdes with the skills nd understnding needed to mnufcture nd repir bridles, hrness nd sddles nd ssocited letherwork items to industry stndrds, using both trditionl nd modern techniques nd mterils. They lso im to equip lerners with n understnding of the specilist commercil sector, business dministrtion nd mngement skills needed to work within or estblish successful sddlery business. These ims re chieved through the development of relevnt skills nd knowledge t the pproprite level for ech qulifiction. Emphsis is plced on sfe nd sustinble working methods nd production stndrds tht ensure mnufctured items re fit for purpose, providing sound foundtion in best prctice. Lerners re encourged to develop confidence nd commercil speed in the specifiction, costing, mnufcture nd finishing of rnge of common sddlery products s well s wreness of the wider socil, culturl nd ethicl issues ssocited with the business sector. Through the use of cse studies nd evlution of commercil enterprises, lerners will develop their knowledge of specilist suppliers, direct nd indirect costs ssocited with production nd business overheds, the necessity for ccurte nd comprehensive finncil recordkeeping nd strtegies for effective business mngement nd promotion. Lerners re lso offered the opportunity to develop Key Skills in Communiction, Appliction of Number nd Informtion Technology s they relte to the sector. Upon completion of the qulifictions, lerners my progress directly to employment or selfemployment or undertke further trining such s the Modern Apprenticeship in Sddlery, eventully leding to ccredittion s Mster Sddler. 4

5 Qulifiction structure Welcome to the Sddlery qulifiction. You will find copy of the syllbus you re undertking, presented s 4 core units nd 3 optionl units. You must compete ll four core units nd two optionl units to chieve the Level 2 Certificte in Sddlery. Core Units Unit 201 Sddlery Technology is unit tht introduces the bsic crft skills necessry for the production of bridles nd hrnesses. Unit 202 Sddle Mking is specific unit for the subject you hve chosen to study. The syllbus gives detils of wht you hve to produce s evidence tht you hve chieved the outcomes listed. This unit will develop further the skills nd knowledge of production techniques in current use in the production of sddles for vriety of purposes. Unit 203 Bridle nd Hrness Mking is lso specific unit for the subject you hve chosen to study. The syllbus gives detils of wht you hve to produce s evidence tht you hve chieved the outcomes listed. This unit will develop the prcticl skills nd knowledge of bridle nd hrness functions nd purpose, mterils nd production methods to meet the requirements of the mrket. Unit 204 Business Administrtion is unit tht will introduce you to the sddlery nd relted equine business sector nd the procedures underpinning sound finncil mngement of smll business. Optionl Units: (2 to be selected) Unit Equine Studies is unit which forms n importnt bse of informtion nd prcticl knowledge of horse mngement nd veterinry cre. Unit 206 Mchining Techniques is unit tht will introduce you to the skills required to set up sewing mchines nd operte them effectively nd sfely for the production of sddlery items. Unit 207 Lorinery is unit tht will develop your knowledge of the chrcteristics nd uses of bits, fittings nd other metlwork used within sddlery. 5

6 Assessment nd qulity ssurnce At the end of ech unit, there is n ssessment record sheet to be completed by your tutor ssessor, in discussion with you, s you chieve ech of the outcomes. In ddition to this, your tutor ssessor will keep other records of your progress which you cn see, s required. Your tutor ssessor is the person who mkes ongoing decisions bout your chievement. Ech City & Guilds centre is lso required to hve n Internl Verifier who checks smple of the work of ech cndidte to ensure tht it hs been correctly ssessed nd tht records show cler route to progression. A City & Guilds Externl Verifier is llocted to centres to monitor tht ll these ctivities re crried out in ccordnce with the regultions, lid down by the Awrding Body, for these qulifictions. As student of your centre nd cndidte of City & Guilds, you too hve responsibilities. They include regulr nd timely ttendnce, following the syllbus guidelines nd presenting your work, s required, for ssessment, internl nd externl verifiction. 6

7 Centre nd Scheme pprovl Assessment for this qulifiction cn only be crried out by Approved Assessment Centres. Centres wishing to offer NPTC qulifictions must gin pprovl. New centres must pply for centre nd scheme pprovl. Existing NPTC/City & Guilds centres will need to get specific scheme pprovl to run this wrd. Centres should note tht centre or scheme pprovl for this qulifiction is vi NPTC. To pply for scheme pprovl, centres should contct nd complete form NPTC QAP. NPTC reserves the right to suspend n pproved centre, or withdrw its pprovl from n pproved centre to conduct prticulr NPTC scheme or schemes, for resons of debt, mlprctice or for ny reson tht my be detrimentl to the mintennce of uthentic, relible nd vlid qulifictions or tht my prejudice the nme of City & Guilds or NPTC. Resources nd stffing requirements for Centre/scheme pprovl Centres re required to hve: Sddlery workshops for prcticl exmintions Appropritely qulified stff - At lest three yers industril experience would be expected Internl ssessors must ttend stndrd setting dys s stted by NPTC. Registrtion nd Certifiction Registrtion nd certifiction tkes plce through City & Guilds Cndidtes must be registered t the beginning of their course. Centres should submit registrtions using Form S (Registrtion) or vi Wlled Grden, under scheme number Cndidtes chieving 4 core components plus 2 optionl components required for the qulifiction, will be issued with certificte, in ddition to notifiction of unit ccredittion Full detils on ll the bove procedures cn be found on the City & Guilds website 7

8 Mpping of Level 2 Certificte in Sddlery to Ntionl Occuptionl Stndrds The lerning outcomes of ech unit within the qulifiction re mpped to the performnce criteri of the following Ntionl Occuptionl Stndrds Skillfst-UK SSC Lether Goods Suite 2005 Unit LGX3 Crry Out Complex Cutting Opertions Unit LGX10 Follow Workplce Helth, Sfety nd Environmentl Procedures Unit LGX12 Mintin Clen nd Effective Work Are Unit LGX14 Mintin Qulity Stndrds Unit LG25 Prepre Components of Lethergoods Unit LG26 Skive nd Split Mterils for Lethergoods Mnufcture Unit LG28 Mchine Sew Components to Produce Lethergoods Lntr SSC NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Horse Cre 2000 Unit 202 Unit 203 Unit 205 Unit 206 Mintin Helth nd Well-being of Horses Prepre Horses for Use Prepre nd Provide Non-ridden Exercise nd Aftercre Lod nd Unlod Horses Under Supervision ANTO SSC Ntionl Occuptionl Stndrds for Accounting 2002 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 5 Recording Income nd Receipts Mking nd Recording Pyments Mintining Finncil Records nd Prepring Accounts NPTC Certificte in Sddlery Ntionl occuptionl stndrds Unit Title Sddlery Technology Sddle Mking Bridle nd Hrness Mking Business Administrtion Unit No. Element No. Performnce Criteri Knowledge nd Understnding LGX3 X3 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,13,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k LGX12 X12 1,4,5,6,7,8,d,e,f,h,j,k LG25 LG ,2,3,4,5,b,c,d,e,f LG26 LG ,2,3,4,5,6,7,b,c,d,e,f LG ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,I,j,k,l LG28 LG28.1 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i LG28.2 4,5,6,b,c LGX3 X3 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,13,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k LGX10 X10.1 1,4,5,6 b,d,e, f, g,j,k X10.2 5, 6 e, f LGX14 X14 3,4 b,d,e,f LG25 LG25.1 1,2,3,4,5,b,c,d,e,f LGX3 X3 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,13,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k LGX10 X10.1 1,4,5,6 b,d,e,f,g,j,k X10.2 5, 6 e,f LGX14 X14 3,4 b,d,e,f LG25 LG25.1 1,2,3,4,5,b,c,d,e,f LG25.2 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,b,c,d,e,f,i LGX10 X10.1 2,6,8,9,j,k LGX10 X10.2 1,2,3,4,5 c,d,e A,D,E 1,2,3,4,10,14, A,B,E.F 1,9,10,15, A,B,C,D,E,F 1,2,5,6,7,10,16,21 8

9 NPTC Certificte in Sddlery Ntionl Occuptionl Stndrds Unit Title 5 Equine Studies Unit No. Element No. Performnce Criteri Knowledge nd Understnding A,D ,2,3,4,5,6,7,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i ,2,3,4,5,6,b,c,d,e,f,g ,b,c ,2,3,4,5,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i 6 Mchining LG28 LG28.1 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i Techniques LG28 LG28.2 4,5,6,b,c 7 Lorinery ,3,4,7,8,b,g,h,i ,3,4,b,d,f Key Skills nd Other Issues Mp Level 2 Certificte in Sddlery Key Skills Other Issues Unit Communicting Appliction of Number Informtion Technology Improving Own Lerning Problem Solving Working With Others Spiritul Morl Ethicl Socil & Culture Environmentl Helth & Sfety Europen 201 Technicl Studies 202 Sddle Prcticl 203 Bridle nd Hrness Prcticl 204 Business Administrtion 205 Equine Studies 206 Mchining 207 Lorinery 9

10 Unit 201 Sddlery Technology Unit rtionle This unit provides prcticl introduction to the crft skills nd knowledge necessry for the production of sddles, bridles nd hrness. It ims to ssess the bility to use rnge of mterils, fittings, tools nd mchinery, in order to select pproprite construction, mterils nd production skills, together with fostering the the bility to trnsfer skills nd techniques used in one discipline to tht of nother. It ims to provide the lerner with brod foundtion of crft skills using both trditionl nd modern mnufcturing processes. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Use, mintin nd store hnd tools correctly nd sfely. 2 Prepring lether prior to skiving. 3 Stitch single nd double hnd stitching. 4 Operte mchinery correctly nd sfely. Connection with other wrds This unit is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery. Completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 100 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: Prcticl exercises, using rnge of mterils nd fittings, designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in producing sddlery components. A portfolio section tht will demonstrte underpinning knowledge in support of the prcticl exercises, which my include smples, working drwings, notes, ides etc. 10

11 Unit 201 Sddlery Technology Outcome 1 Use, mintin nd store hnd tools correctly nd sfely. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Use hnd tools correctly nd sfely. 2 Store hnd tools correctly nd sfely. 3 Mintin hnd tools correctly nd sfely. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify hnd tools for working lether nd explin sfety considertions in their use. 2 Identify nd select pproprite storge for individul hnd tools. 3 Shrpen nd replce components of hnd tools. 4 Describe the usge of selected hnd tools. Outcome 2 Prepre lether prior to skiving. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Select nd use vriety of hnd tools to cut lether. 2 Identify nd select pproprite lether. 3 Prepre nd sel lether edges. 4 Mrk out res to be stitched. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify different types of lether. 2 Identify different cuts of hide. 3 Describe the correct sequence of lether preprtion. 4 List Helth & Sfety considertions for cutting lether. 5 Mke up different colours of edge stin. 6 List Helth & Sfety considertions for the use of dhesives nd stins. 11

12 Outcome 3 Stitch single nd double hnd stitching Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Select pproprite threds nd needles. 2 Stitch double hnd stitches. 3 Stitch single hnd bckstitches. 4 Stitch through more thn one thickness of lether. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify vrious types nd thickness of thred. 2 Identify different types nd sizes of needles. 3 Describe the techniques used to stitch both single nd double hnded. Outcome 4 Operte mchinery correctly nd sfely. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Sfely nd correctly operte strp cutter. 2 Sfely nd correctly operte plough gouge. 3 Sfely nd correctly operte splitting mchine. 4 Sfely nd correctly operte sewing mchine. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the different components nd usge techniques of strp cutter. 2 Identify the different components nd usge techniques of plough gouge. 3 Identify the different components nd usge techniques of splitting mchine. 4 Identify the different components nd usge techniques of sewing mchine. 12

13 Unit 201. Sddlery Technology Portfolio Section. Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/dte Outcome 1: Use, mintin nd store hnd tools correctly nd sfely. 1 Demonstrte correct nd sfe use of hed knife, edge tool, cresing iron, hole-punch nd stitch mrker. 2 Describe how to store hed knife, edge tool, stitching wl, hole-punch nd stitch mrker. Produce suitble cover for the sfe storge of your hed knife. 3 Describe how to shrpen hed knife, edge tool nd stitching wl. 4 Demonstrte how to correctly insert n wl blde into hndle. Outcome 2: Prepre lether prior to skiving. 1 Select 3 different hnd tools used to cut lether. 2 Nme the different cuts of whole hide. 3 Describe how to identify the best end of strip of lether. 4 List 6 types of lether used in sddle, bridle nd hrness mking. 5 Demonstrte how to correctly edge, stin nd crese lether edge. 6 Describe how to prepre n edge stin. 7 Demonstrte how to stitch mrk lether in preprtion for hnd stitching. 8 List the correct preprtion sequence for bridle lether. 9 List the helth nd sfety considertions you must tke when you or others cut lether. Outcome 3: Stitch single nd double hnd stitching 1 Select 3 different size stitch mrkers nd identify the pproprite size of thred nd needles for ech size of stitch mrker. 2 Demonstrte the bility to stitch singlehnded bck stitching. 3 Demonstrte the bility to stitch double hnded. 4 Demonstrte the bility to hnd stitch through two lyers of lether. 5 Demonstrte the bility to stitch through 3 lyers of lether. 6 With the id of digrms describe the techniques used to stitch both double hnd nd single hnd stitching. 13

14 Outcome 4: Operte mchinery correctly nd sfely. 1 Nme the different components of strp cutter nd demonstrte the bility to sfely cut strps to specific width. 2 Nme the different components of plough gouge nd demonstrte the bility to sfely cut strps to specific width. 3 Demonstrte how to split lether looping down to the required thickness. 4 Nme the different components of lether sewing mchine. 5 Demonstrte how to thred lether sewing mchine. 14

15 Unit 202 Sddle Mking Unit rtionle An introduction to the prcticl skills required to produce bsic sddles. Lerning Outcomes There re three outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify & select pproprite mterils & fittings for the production of sddles. 2 Produce sddles to pproprite specifictions. 3 Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of sddles nd their uses. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 100 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit, is prt of the Certificte in sddlery, completion of ll core-units cn led on to dvnced Certificte in Sddlery Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: Prcticl exercises, using rnge of mterils nd fittings, designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in producing sddlery components. A portfolio section tht will demonstrte underpinning knowledge in support of the prcticl exercises, which my include smples, working drwings, notes, ides etc. 15

16 Unit 202 Sddle Mking Outcome 1 Identify nd select pproprite mterils for the production of sddles Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Understnd design brief. 2 Identify mterils & fittings suitble for the production of sddles. 3 Reserch suppliers of mterils & fittings. 4 Identify tools & equipment required. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Stte the essentil fetures of design brief. 2 Produce evidence of rnge of mterils used for sddle mnufcture. 3 Produce list of suppliers. 4 List rnge of tools nd stte their use nd cre. 5 List rnge of equipment, its use nd cre. 6 Produce division of cow hide. Outcome 2 Produce sddles to pproprite specifictions. Prcticl ctivities. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Cut sddle components to specifiction. 2 Prepre sddle components to specifiction. 3 Mintin sfe working environment. 4 Use tools crefully, sfely & effectively. 5 Use equipment crefully, sfely & effectively. 6 Strin tree to trditionl methods. 7 Stitch components to specifiction. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Record the rnge of techniques nd processes used. 2 Stte the components of the tree nd the vrious mterils used in its construction. 3 Discuss spects of helth & sfety ssocited with sddle construction. 16

17 Outcome 3 Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of sddles nd their uses. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 List the min types of sddle. 2 Nme specific design fetures of ech sddle. 3 Describe the importnce of strining tree to specific depth ccording to style.. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Reserch types of sddles. 2 Demonstrte knowledge of the use of different types of sddles 3 Demonstrte knowledge of degrees of cut bck on hed of tree. 4 Demonstrte knowledge of different types of trees 17

18 Unit 202 Sddle Mking Portfolio Section. Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/dte Outcome 1: Identify & select pproprite mterils & fittings for the production of sddles. 1 List the vrieties of types of lether used in the production of sddles. 2 Produce smple sheet of mterils used. 3 List the vrious fittings used in sddle production. 4 Produce list of suppliers of mterils & fittings etc; 5 Identify tools & equipment required in the production of sddles. 6 Produce digrm of the divisions of cow hide. Outcome 2: Produce sddles to pproprite specifictions. 1 Tree strined to trditionl methods. 2 Sddle components cut true to ptterns & specifictions. 3 Sddle components prepred to specifictions. 4 Sddle components stitched to specifictions. 5 Sddle finished specifictions. 6 Describe & record the techniques nd processes used. 7 List the components of the tree & the mterils used in its construction. 8 Produce written evidence of the Helth & Sfety issues ssocited with sddle mking. Outcome 3: Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of sddles nd their uses. 1 Produce list of the min types of sddles produced. 2 With the id of sketches/ pictures discuss the different design fetures of ech sddle. 3 Describe the importnce of strining tree to specific depth ccording to style. 4 Produce reserch evidence of different types of sddles their uses nd evolution. 5 Produce pictoril evidence of different types of trees. 18

19 Unit 203 Bridle nd Hrness Mking Unit rtionle An introduction to bsic Bridle & Hrness mnufcture, using both trditionl nd modern mnufcturing techniques. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify & select pproprite mterils & fittings for the production of bridle & hrness. 2 Produce bridle & hrness items to specifiction. 3 Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of bridles nd their uses. 4 Demonstrte knowledge of single privte driving showing set of hrness. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 100 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit, is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery, completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: A series of projects re to be undertken. A folder of work is to be produced. 19

20 Unit 203 Bridle nd Hrness Mking Outcome 1 Identify nd select pproprite mterils & fittings for the production of bridle & hrness. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify mterils & fittings suitble for bridle work. 2 Identify mterils & fittings suitble for hrness mnufcture. 3 Reserch suppliers of mterils & fittings. 4 Identify tools & equipment required. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Produce evidence of rnge of mterils, fittings & threds used for bridle mnufcture. 2 Produce evidence of rnge of mterils & fittings & threds used for hrness mnufcture. 3 Produce list of suppliers for mterils, fittings & threds. 4 List rnge of tools nd equipment nd stte their use nd cre. 5 Produce division of cow hide. 6 Stte the best end of lether nd its importnce in the cutting process. Outcome 2 Produce bridle & hrness items to specifiction Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Cut bridle nd hrness components to specifiction. 2 Prepre components redy for hnd stitching. 3 Finish off items to specifiction. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Select pproprite mterils & fittings. 2 Select the correct hnd tools to cut nd prepre items. 3 Select the correct edge finish. 4 Select the correct size mrking irons for hnd stitching. 5 Hnd stitch single hnd 6 Hnd stitch double hnd 20

21 Outcome 3 Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of bridles nd their uses Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 List rnge of bridles. 2 Discuss the difference between the styles. 3 Stte the purpose of use for ech style. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Produce evidence of different types of bridles nd their uses. 2 Produce evidence of different types of bits nd their uses. 3 Produce evidence of different types of nosebnds. 4 Produce evidence of different types of reins. Outcome 4 Demonstrte knowledge of single privte driving showing set of hrness Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Produce specific hrness components to specifictions. 2 Shft strps 3 Dock (linseed filled) 4 Stte why linseed is used in trditionl dock. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify components with the id of digrm. 2 Identify the uses of, nd understnd the correct selection of mterils. 3 Understnd the resons for the use of linseed. 21

22 Unit 203 Bridle nd Hrness Mking Portfolio Section Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/ dte Outcome 1: Identify & select pproprite mterils & fittings for the production of bridle & hrness. 1 Correct choice of mterils & fittings used for bridle work. 2 Correct choice of mterils & fittings for hrness work. 3 Produce list of suppliers of mterils & fittings. 4 Correct choice of threds for bridle work. 5 Correct choice of threds for hrness work. 6 Produce list of tools & equipment, their uses & selection used. 7 Produce the division of cow hide. 8 Best end of lether selected correctly. Outcome 2: Produce bridle & hrness items to specifiction. 1 Bridle items cut to specifiction. 2 Hrness items cut to specifiction. 3 Bridle items prepred to specifiction. 4 Hrness items prepred to specifiction. 5 Bridle items stitched to specifiction. 6 Hrness items stitched to specifiction. 7 Bridle items finished to specifiction. 8 Hrness items finished to specifiction. 9 Produce items for ssessment. Irish mrtingle 1 Stirrup lethers 1/8 1 ¼ Hed piece 10 Produce:- Pir Lced reins 5/8 Cvssn or drop nosebnd Pelhm rounding Short tug Outcome 3: Demonstrte knowledge of rnge of bridles & their uses. 1 Produce list of rnge of bridles & stte their uses 2 With the id of sketches/pictures discuss the differences. 3 Produce evidence of rnge of bits & their uses. 4 Produce evidence of different types of nosebnds 5 Produce evidence of different types of reins. 22

23 Outcome 4: Demonstrte knowledge of single privte driving showing set of hrness 1 Produce detiled drwing of single privte driving showing set of hrness. 2 Produce list of the component prts. 3 Explin why linseed is used for trditionl dock. 23

24 Unit 204 Business Administrtion Unit rtionle This unit provides n introduction to the sddlery nd ssocited equine nd lether industries, together with the skills nd knowledge needed to orgnise nd dminister the finncil nd legl spects of sddlery business. It ims to develop nd ssess the bility to source nd ppropritely cost mterils nd lbour for customer quottion, keep simple finncil nd other records needed to comply with the legl obligtions of smll business nd demonstrte understnding of customer service. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Describe the types nd role of businesses nd orgnistions importnt to the sddlery trde 2. Prepre costings nd customer quottions for sddlery rticles 3 Demonstrte understnding of finncil opertions nd business record-keeping 4 Demonstrte knowledge nd understnding of the legl obligtions relting to workshop helth nd sfety nd customer service Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 40 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit, is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery, completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from theoreticl nd prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: prcticl exercises designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in producing n ppropritely costed customer quottion for sddlery rticle prcticl exercises designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in originting, compiling nd nlysing simple finncil records workbook tht will demonstrte reserch nd underpinning knowledge in support of the outcomes nd prcticl exercises, which my include supplier ctlogues nd price lists, smples, printouts / photocopies of informtion on businesses nd orgnistions, H&S nd legl requirements, sketches, notes, ides, etc. 24

25 Unit 204 Business Administrtion Outcome 1 Describe the types nd role of businesses nd orgnistions importnt to the sddlery trde Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Survey the rnge of products nd services offered by sddlery businesses 2 Use pproprite sources of informtion to identify suppliers, businesses, orgnistions nd their ctivities 3 Orgnise nd index reserch mteril for reference nd retrievl in both pper nd electronic formts The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Describe the nture, role nd importnce of businesses nd orgnistions relevnt to the sddlery industry nd the qulifiction nd trining opportunities vilble 2 Identify key trde suppliers of mterils nd equipment 3 Explin the min trding formts (sole trder, prtnership, limited compny) nd their legl obligtions 4 Give exmples of politicl, economic, socil nd technologicl fctors influencing the sddlery, equine nd lether industries Outcome 2 Prepre costings nd customer quottions for sddlery rticles Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Source nd select pproprite mterils for the production or repir of sddlery rticle from rnge of supplier ctlogues 2 Correctly itemise mteril quntities nd costs 3 Justify overhed nd lbour estimtes nd correctly clculte totl costs, including VAT 4 Design n pproprite written quottion for sddlery rticle nd produce in electronic formt The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify rnge of potentil suppliers of mterils nd equipment 2 Justify the selection of mterils for sddlery item in terms of qulity, competitiveness nd fitness for purpose 3 Explin the rnge of business overheds to be tken into ccount nd the requirements for VAT registrtion nd dministrtion 4 Demonstrte IT competency in the design nd production of dministrtive mterils 25

26 Outcome 3 Demonstrte understnding of finncil opertions nd business record-keeping Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Design, produce nd complete invoices nd orders 2 Compile single entry records of income nd expenditure 3 Produce trding profit & loss nd blnce sheet sttements from summry dt 4 Construct simple csh flow nd budgetry forecst The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Explin the principles of finncil recordkeeping, petty csh, deprecition, budgeting, cshflow, PAYE 2 Explin the principles of txtion nd ntionl insurnce 3 Use spredsheet softwre to construct cshflow forecsts nd budgets Outcome 4 Demonstrte knowledge nd understnding of the legl obligtions relting to workshop helth nd sfety nd customer service Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 List nd summrise the legl obligtions of sddlery business for workshop helth nd sfety nd towrds its clients 2 Construct risk ssessment for workshop ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Explin the requirements of the Helth & Sfety t Work Act nd other relevnt legisltion in reltion to fctory nd smll workshop ctivities 2 List nd summrise the requirements of consumer lws (Dt Protection Act, Consumer Credit Act, Supply of Goods nd Services Act, Sle nd Supply of Goods Act, Consumer Protection Act) s they relte to the ctivities of sddlery business 3 Describe the principles of customer service 26

27 Unit 204 Business Administrtion Portfolio Section Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/dte Outcome 1: Describe the types nd role of businesses nd orgnistions importnt to the sddlery trde 1 Survey the rnge of products nd services offered by sddlery businesses 2 Use pproprite sources of informtion to identify suppliers, businesses, orgnistions nd their ctivities 3 Orgnise nd index reserch mteril for reference nd retrievl in both pper nd electronic formts 4 Describe the nture, role nd importnce of businesses nd orgnistions relevnt to the sddlery industry nd the qulifiction nd trining opportunities vilble 5 Identify key trde suppliers of mterils nd equipment 6 Explin the min trding formts (sole trder, prtnership, limited compny) nd their legl obligtions 7 Give exmples of politicl, economic, socil nd technologicl fctors influencing the sddlery, equine nd lether industries Outcome 2: Prepre costings nd customer quottions for sddlery rticles 1 Source nd select pproprite mterils for the production or repir of sddlery rticle from rnge of supplier ctlogues 2 Correctly itemise mteril quntities nd costs 3 Justify overhed nd lbour estimtes nd correctly clculte totl costs, including VAT 4 Design n pproprite written quottion for sddlery rticle nd produce in electronic formt 5 Identify rnge of potentil suppliers of mterils nd equipment 6 Justify the selection of mterils for sddlery item in terms of qulity, competitiveness nd fitness for purpose 7 Explin the rnge of business overheds to be tken into ccount nd the requirements for VAT registrtion nd dministrtion 8 Demonstrte IT competency in the design nd production of dministrtive mterils 27

28 Outcome 3: Demonstrte understnding of finncil opertions nd business recordkeeping 1 Design, produce nd complete invoices nd orders 2 Compile single entry records of income nd expenditure 3 Produce trding profit & loss nd blnce sheet sttements from summry dt 4 Construct simple csh flow nd budgetry forecst 5 Explin the principles of finncil record keeping, petty csh, deprecition, budgeting, csh flow, PAYE 6 Explin the principles of txtion nd ntionl insurnce 7 Use spredsheet softwre to construct csh flow forecst nd budget Outcome 4: Demonstrte knowledge nd understnding of the legl obligtions relting to workshop helth nd sfety nd customer service 1 Compile nd orgnise folder of evidence demonstrting understnding of the legl obligtions of sddlery business for workshop helth nd sfety nd towrds its clients 2 Construct risk ssessment for workshop ctivities 3 Explin the requirements of the Helth & Sfety t Work Act nd other relevnt legisltion in reltion to fctory nd smll workshop ctivities 4 List nd explin the key requirements of consumer lws (Dt Protection Act, Consumer Credit Act, Supply of Goods nd Services Act, Sle nd Supply of Goods Act, Consumer Protection Act) s they relte to the ctivities of sddlery business 5 Describe the principles of customer service 28

29 Unit 205 Equine Studies Unit rtionle This unit provides n importnt bse of equine knowledge necessry for the understnding of sddlery requirements for both horse nd rider. It ims to ssess the bility to ssess equine behviour, helth, conformtion nd development together with sfe hndling nd stble mngement requirements. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the ntomy of equine breeds. 2 Compre the conformtion of rnge of equine breeds nd life stges. 3 Stte the principles of equine welfre nd mngement. 4 Hndle equine breeds correctly nd sfely. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 40 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery. Completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from written nd prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: Prcticl sfe hndling nd restrint of horses, identifiction of gte bnormlities nd prcticl stble mngement. A portfolio section tht will demonstrte underpinning knowledge in support of the prcticl exercises, which will include ssessment of equine conformtion, minor ilments, cse histories, pictures, nd notes etc. 29

30 Unit 205 Equine Studies Outcome 1 Identify the ntomy of the horse. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify different breeds nd types of horses nd ponies. 2 Identify the muscle nd skeletl structure of the horse. 3 Identify 3 different cuses of lmeness. 4 Describe possible cuses for bck pin. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Nme specific breeds, types nd describe the differences. 2 Nme importnt muscles nd bones used to support the sddle nd rider. 3 Describe the 3 min cuses of lmeness in the horse. 4 Identify t lest three common cuses of bck pin in the horse Outcome 2 Compre the conformtion of rnge of equine breeds, types nd ges of horses. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Describe the conformtionl fetures of different types of sport nd non-sport horses. 2 Describe how bd conformtion cn ffect sddle fitting. 3 Identify differences in conformtion in the different types nd breeds of horses. 4 Identify the differences in condition scoring nd level of fitness in the horse, nd how it cn ffect the fit of sddle. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the underlying differences in the conformtion of different types of horses. 2 Identify the min links between bd conformtion nd bdly fitting sddles. 3 Describe wht impct types nd breeds hve on conformtion. 30

31 Outcome 3 Stte the principles of equine welfre nd mngement. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Describe the bsic requirements in looking fter horse. 2 Del with first id situtions nd minor ilments. 3 Identify the worming needs nd requirements of keeping helthy horse. 4 Identify the legl requirements when trnsporting horses. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the key elements of looking fter the horse. 2 Identify common ilments nd del with them efficiently. 3 Describe the min cuses of worms, identify the different types of worms nd produce simple worming routine. 4 Identify the legl implictions nd requirements of trnsporting horses. Outcome 4 Hndle equine breeds correctly nd sfely. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Describe the steps of trotting up nd stnding horse. 2 Identify the bsic grooming nd clipping requirements for helthy horse nd cot. 3 Identify the different types of bndges nd protective equipment. 4 Describe the different types of stbling nd bedding vilble. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the difference between sound nd lme horse. 2 Nme the different types of clips. 3 Bndge horse for trnsport, exercise nd stbling. 4 Nme the different types of bedding nd identify different types of stbling. 31

32 Unit 205 Equine Studies Portfolio Section Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/dte Outcome 1: Identify the ntomy of the horse. 1 Identify different breeds nd types of horses nd ponies. 2 Identify the muscle nd skeletl structure of the horse. 3 Identify 3 different cuses of lmeness. 4 Nme possible cuses for bck pin. 5 Nme specific breeds, types nd describe the differences. 6 Nme importnt muscles nd bones used to support the sddle nd rider. 7 Describe the 3 min cuses of lmeness in the horse. 8 Describe common cuses Outcome 2: Compre the conformtion of rnge of equine breeds, types nd ges of horses. 1 Describe the conformtionl fetures of different types of sport nd non-sport horses. 2 Describe how bd conformtion cn ffect sddle fitting. 3 Identify differences in conformtion in the different types nd breeds of horses. 4 Identify the differences in condition scoring nd level of fitness in the horse, nd how it cn ffect the fit of sddle 5 Identify the underlying differences in the conformtion of different types of horses. 6 Identify the min links between bd conformtion nd bdly fitting sddles. 7 Describe wht impct types nd breeds hve on conformtion. 32

33 Outcome 3: Stte the principles of equine welfre nd mngement. 1 Describe the bsic requirements in looking fter horse. 2 Del with first id situtions nd minor ilments. 3 Identify the worming needs nd requirements of keeping helthy horse. 4 Identify the legl requirements when trnsporting horses. 5 Identify the key elements of looking fter the horse. 6 Identify common ilments nd del with them efficiently. 7 Describe the min cuses of worms, identify the different types of worms nd produce simple worming routine. 8 Identify the legl implictions nd requirements of trnsporting horses. Outcome 4: Hndle equine breeds correctly nd sfely. 1 Describe the steps of trotting up nd stnding horse. 2 Identify the bsic grooming nd clipping requirements for helthy horse nd cot. 3 Identify the different types of bndges nd protective equipment. 4 Describe the different types of stbling nd bedding vilble. 5 Identify the difference between sound nd lme horse. 6 Nme the different types of clips. 7 Bndge horse for trnsport, exercise nd stbling. 8 Nme the different types of bedding nd identify different types of stbling. 33

34 Unit 206 Mchining Techniques Unit rtionle An introduction to the knowledge nd skills required to sfely operte nd control rnge of sewing mchines. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Demonstrte the bility to sfely control nd use rnge of sewing mchines. 2 Demonstrte pproprite choice of needles nd threds. 3 Justify mchine djustment for rnge of mterils. 4 Understnd the importnce of correct mintennce procedures. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 40 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit, is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery, completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from prcticl ctivities, which will tke the form of: Prcticl exercises, using rnge of mterils nd fittings, designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in producing sddlery components. A portfolio section tht will demonstrte underpinning knowledge in support of the prcticl exercises, which my include smples, working drwings, notes, ides etc. 34

35 Unit 206 Mchining Techniques Outcome 1 Demonstrte the bility to sfely control nd use rnge of sewing mchines. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Demonstrte the bility to sfely operte the tredle with two feet to regulte the speed on rnge of sewing mchines. 2 Demonstrte the bility to thred correctly rnge of sewing mchines. 3 Wind bobbin correctly for rnge of sewing mchines. 4 Operte the bck tck nd run bck into the sme holes, on rnge of sewing mchines. 5 Adjust the stitch size on rnge of sewing mchines. 6 Stitch stright line, with nd without the id of guide, on rnge of sewing mchines. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify rnge of sewing mchines suitble for the production of sddlery & lether goods. 2 Explin the different types of feed mechnism on different types of mchine. 3 Explin with the id of digrm the prts of sewing mchine needle. 4 Stte the purpose of ech prt. 5 Nme the bsic ccessories for use with rnge of sewing mchines. 6 Explin the difference between flt bed, cylinder rm, post mchine & corner stitching mchines. 7 Stte n exmple for the use of ech. Outcome 2 Demonstrte pproprite choice of needles nd threds. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify different types of thred. 2 Identify different sizes of thred. 3 Identify different sizes of needles. 4 Demonstrte pproprite choice of size of needle & thred for use with rnge of thicknesses & mterils. 35

36 The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Explin the strength of threds 2 Explin the suitbility for use of threds. 3 Explin the size of needle to use with ech thickness of thred. 4 Describe the different types of needle points vilble, nd their uses. Outcome 3 Justify mchine djustment for rnge of mterils. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Chnge the size of stitch length to suit vrying thicknesses nd mterils. 2 Adjust tensions to produce perfect stitch, on vriety of mterils nd thicknesses. 3 Adjust pressure to suit vrying thicknesses nd mterils. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Recognise poor stitching nd stte methods used for correction. eg: tension too tight on top or bottom threds. Slipped stitches. Uneven stitch length. Threds breking. 2 Explin wht is ment by pressure nd how it is djusted. 3 Explin why stitches chnge size when stitching different thickness of mteril. Outcome 4 Understnd the importnce of correct mintennce procedures Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Alwys turn off the mchine before ttempting ny mintennce procedure. 2 Apply bsic mintennce to rnge of sewing mchines. 3 Oil the mchine. 4 Chnge the needle. 5 Remove the bobbin cse nd shuttle. 6 Remove the throt plte. 7 Remove ny fluff or thred cught in the shuttle or throt plte nd feed. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Stte how often to oil the mchine. 2 Recognise when needle is dmged. 36

37 Unit 206 Mchining Techniques Portfolio Section Cndidte nme: Assessment record yer: Cndidte number: Outcome * indictes where evidence will be found. Assessors must dd red tick longside to indicte tht evidence ssessed meets scheme requirements. *Folder evidence *Prcticl evidence Assessor signture/dte Outcome 1: Demonstrte the bility to sfely control & use rnge of sewing mchines. 1 Operte the tredle with both feet to sfely control rnge of sewing mchines. 2 Thred correctly rnge of sewing mchines 3 Wind nd fit bobbin to rnge of sewing mchines. 4 Produce smple of stright stitching bck tcking three stitches t ech end of the row. 5 Produce smple of edge mchining using guide. 6 Produce smple of stright stitching without the id of guide. 7 Produce written / pictoril evidence of rnge of sewing mchines. 8 Describe the difference between, fltbed, cylinder rm, post & corner stitching mchines. 9 Give one exmple for the use of ech. 10 Nme the prts of sewing mchine needle nd it s use. Outcome 2: Demonstrte pproprite choice of needles & threds. 1 Produce list & smple of different types of threds. 2 Identify the different sizes of threds. 3 Identify the different sizes of needles. 4 Explin the pproprite size of needles & threds for rnge of thicknesses & mterils. 5 Explin the uses of reverse twist, round point & sper point needles. Outcome 3: Justify mchine djustment for rnge of mterils. 1 Adjust the pressure to suit mteril. 2 Adjust tension to produce perfect stitch formtion. 3 Explin the resons tht cn cuse sewing mchine to slip stitch. 37

38 Outcome 4: Understnd the importnce of correct mintennce procedures. 1 Explin the first thing to do before pplying ny bsic mintennce to sewing mchine. 2 Apply bsic mintennce to rnge of sewing mchines. 3 Oil the mchine. 4 Chnge needle. 5 Remove the bobbin cse nd shuttle. 6 Remove the throt plte. 7 Remove fluff or thred from shuttle or feed. 8 How often do you oil sewing mchine 38

39 Unit 207 Lorinery Unit rtionle This unit provides n introduction to the chrcteristics nd uses of lorinery within sddlery, both pst nd present. It develops lerner bility to select pproprite fittings nd sddle trees nd presents criticl survey of the vriety of equine bits nd their functions. Lerning Outcomes There re four outcomes for this unit. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Identify the vrious metl fittings nd their purpose in the mnufcture of sddlery. 2 Identify the min sddletree types nd their dvntges nd disdvntges. 3 Identify bit vrieties nd stte their ctions. 4 Select nd fit modern stirrups nd spurs. Guided lerning hours It is recommended tht 40 hours should be llocted for this unit. This my be on full time or prt time bsis. Connection with other wrds This unit, is prt of the Certificte in Sddlery, completion of ll core-units cn led on to the Advnced Certificte in Sddlery. Assessment The outcomes for this unit will be ssessed using evidence from prcticl nd written ctivities, which will tke the form of: Prcticl exercises, of fitting sddle trees, bits, stirrups nd spurs designed to ssess the skills of the cndidte in producing nd using sddlery components. A portfolio section tht will demonstrte underpinning knowledge in support of the prcticl exercises, which my include photos, drwings, reserch notes etc. 39

40 Unit 207 Lorinery Outcome 1 Identify the vrious metl fittings nd their purpose in the mnufcture of sddlery. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Select the fittings used in the production of sddles, bridles nd hrnesses. 2 Stte the bsic forging nd csting processes. 3 Identify uses of prticulr metls to meet specific needs. 4 List the finishing processes of prticulr metls. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Know the wide vrieties of sddlery fittings nd their usge. 2 Identify selected metls nd their technicl properties. 3 Anlyse metl filures. 4 Stte helth nd sfety requirements of metl fittings. Outcome 2 Identify the min sddletree types nd their dvntges nd disdvntges. Prcticl ctivities The cndidte will be ble to: 1 List the different tree types used in modern sddles. 2 Select sddletree to fit specific horse. 3 Anlyse the differences between ridged, spring nd synthetic trees. 4 Identify the production methods of both synthetic nd wooden sddletrees. The cndidte will be ble to: 1 Mesure the size nd width of sddletree. 2 Stte the BS requirements of sddletrees. 3 Identify different styles nd designs of sddletrees. 4 Select sddletree suitble for specific sddle design. 40