AWCF Examinations - North America
History:
In October 2009 a very successful session for the higher examinations (AWCF and FWCF) was held at the Heartlands Horseshoeing School at Lamar, Missouri. One candidate was awarded his FWCF and three others achieved the AWCF. Four more passed one of the AWCF modules, a major step to achieving the AWCF, and two of those have subsequently been awarded the A
WCF. Another set of Higher Examinations was held in the USA during October 2011, again at HHS Lamar, MO, where another three candidates achieved their AWCF, and a further session in October 2012 awarded the AWCF to a further three candidates. In November 2013 a set was held at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School where two more achieved the AWCF. Thirteen US farriers have now achieved their AWCF qualification from examinations held in the USA. Subject to sufficient numbers, a further set of Higher Examinations is planned, at Kentucky Horseshoeing School, for the weekend around 22 - 25 October 2015. Those interested should contact Mitch Taylor AWCF or the WCF Registrar. As an example of the programme in USA an outline programme may be downloaded from the WCF website. Please note that the timings will need to be altered to accommodate the final number of applicants. An updated programme will be posted on this web site before the examinations. The syllabus and all the guidance notes can be found under examinations - AWCF at http://www.wcf.org.uk/awcf.php
Please read the Requirements section below carefully. Requirements:
All candidates for the AWCF are required to hold the DipWCF, which is awarded to those who have held the AFA CJF qualification for more than 2 years. Due to the regulated nature of farriery in Great Britain, the FITS ASF examination is not recognised by the FRC or the WCF for any WCF reciprocity award. For those holding the AFA CJF, application is required on the CJF-DipWCF Application Form, together with a copy of their AFA CJF Certificate, and the fee should be paid using the Credit/Debit Card facility. The Application Form and AFA CJF Certificate may be scanned and emailed as attachments to The Registrar. Applicants must be farriers of good standing with the AFA and be able to make the declaration on the application form. The award of the DipWCF can take some time so overseas applicants wishing to take the AWCF should start this process as early as possible. Diploma Certificates are usually presented by the Senior Examiner at the start of the AWCF examination session. Candidates who then wish to apply for the AWCF should initially pay for the module(s) they wish to take using the Credit/Debit Card facility on the web site. Candidates will also need to download and complete the relevant AWCF (USA) Application Form, which should be scanned and e-mailed to The Registrar. The Registrar will accept applications for the AWCF at the same time as the DipWCF, but the AWCF applications cannot be processed without the DipWCF Application Form and Fee. North American Farriers who are interested in future WCF examinations should initially contact Mitch Taylor AWCF or the WCF Registrar.
