Advanced Harness (Level 3)
Prior to Week 1, participants join an online tutorial about harness and design. Start thinking about design in preparation for Week 1
Level 3 Harness is a follow on from Level 2. Parts of the Level 2 test can be used for Level 3, this all depends on the design the student chooses. Those that are aiming to just jump through the hoop of taking the test will keep it as simple as possible. Those that are ambitious will aim much higher, which will be great and the course is aimed towards them. Depending on people’s skill and circumstances 7 weeks can be enough but 7 weeks is the bare minimum teaching needed and is challenging but possible.
The participants will need to do a lot of homework, that’s why we start with traces and backband which involve a lot of (hand) stitching. For some more workshop time is needed. We can arrange an optional weeks 8 and 9 – weeks without lectures but workshop time to ask questions, get help and get things finished.
There needs to be plenty time between the teaching weeks, so the 7 weeks would be spread over 12 months
Course Content
Duration, Fee and Bursary Support
7-9 weeks over a 12-14 month period.
The fee is £750 per week.
Bursary support is available to help with the course fees for eligible applicants. Once offered a place you will be asked to pay a deposit of £200 to secure your place. Materials for the course will be supplied at cost or students may bring their own.
Course Dates
Currently only dates for the Gig Saddle are available.
Week 1: 7th to 11th July 2025
Week 2: 21st to 25th July 2025
Week 3: 4th to 8th August 2025
Other Information
The full course will run again from November 2025 with 1 course week every 6 weeks approximately. Students who wish to obtain the relevant qualification for this course will be registered for the C&G Skills Test for which a registration fee is payable.
If you want to discuss your interest further or to apply for a place, please email patrick@walsall-leather.org or telephone 07860 957580.
Qualification:
Certificate of Achievement for CPD