Health & Safety Induction: Metalwork

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Dates:
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm, Thu 17th Sep 2026

Price:
£55.00

Remaining spaces:
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Skills You'll Learn

Use of key metalwork machinery and equipment specific to our workshop.

About the Course

This induction covers the safe use of key metalwork machinery and equipment specific to Blackhorse Workshop, and the use of the MIG and Metal Arc Welders. It includes the correct and safe use of PPE and the welding area. This induction is compulsory if you would like to book a metalwork bench and use Blackhorse Workshop.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please arrive on time. Attendees who arrive ten or more minutes after the start time will not be admitted. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting dusty.

We recommend wearing sturdy boots or shoes – trainers or sandals are not suitable footwear.


ACCESSIBILITY 

Please note at this time Studio 2 has no step-free access and has three flights of stairs up to the Workshop Room. 


We have a hearing loop available. 


DISCLAIMER 

In using the workshop, you understand that the use of all tools and machinery belonging to Blackhorse Workshop is at your own risk. 


In making a course booking, it is your responsibility to read the full course description and abide by the guidelines given. If the course requires a Health and Safety Induction and you have not taken the relevant course, we reserve the right to remove you from the course. 


Appropriate and adequate clothing must be worn in the workshop. Sturdy shoes / boots must be worn, no trainers. No shorts and no synthetic fabrics to be worn in metalwork, cotton, wool and leather only.  


Students must follow Blackhorse Workshop Health and Safety guidance at all times. If you fail to follow these instructions you may be asked to leave the course. 


People with long term respiratory conditions should be aware that the workshop is a dusty environment that may impact their health. 


If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant we recommend consulting a health professional before taking part in welding or blacksmithing. 


Please note that refunds and course transfers are available up to 1 week before start date. We cannot offer refunds or course transfers after this date. 


We cannot offer refunds due to illness. Once a course has started, we cannot offer any transfers or refunds.


INSURANCE

To make a bench booking at Blackhorse Workshop you need to be covered by Public Liability Insurance. You can take out your own insurance or get cover for a year under the Blackhorse Workshop PLI at a cost of £30 per year. Your tutor will explain this to you when completing your induction. 


Please note: When studying a course or induction you are covered by Blackhorse Workshop PLI. If you have any questions, or need to take out insurance under Blackhorse Workshop in order to complete your bench booking, please contact info@blackhorseworkshop.co.uk.

 
GOT ANY QUESTIONS?

Drop us an email to info@blackhorseworkshop.co.uk