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Violin Making Foundation Level 3

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Support For Students Aged 19+

Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3

We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680


To find more information on funding available for all students please visit our Financial Support page by clicking here

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.



More information about this Course


Introduction

If you want to pursue a career in violin making then this is an excellent place to start. This Foundation year is a one year full cost course that will provide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress onto the BA in Musical Instrument Craft(Violin Making and Repair), preparing you for progression or employment.

You make elements of a violin based on the Stradivari design to develop your skills and techniques in making instruments with the option to work towards the completion of the instrument at your own pace. These include; the use of hardwoods and softwoods, use and maintenance of tools, marking out from plans and data sheets, template and jig making, joints used in instrument making and types and use of adhesives.



Entry Requirements
You will need to already hold a Level 1 Cabinet Making qualification or have equivalent woodworking experience. A good command of spoken and written English is also essential. The qualification is not available to learners from outside the UK. You will be required to attend an interview and provide a reference (from an employer or individual who support your applicant).

Assessment and Progression

There is no exam. Coursework is all internally assessed and verified. The qualification is designed to provide access and preparation for the BA Musical Instrument Craft (Violin Making and Repair) course.



Fees
This is a full cost course

What You Will Need To Bring
Details will be given at interview.


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