AWCF Examinations - North America

A session of AWCF examinations will be held in Lamar Mo on 12-14 October 2012 (this year) providing there is sufficient interest. Candidates will be required to apply for both modules (as soon as possible please) and then pay for one of them by the end of March, and then pay for the second module by the end of July. There will be a limit on the number of candidates that can be examined, but a waiting list will be arranged.  More details can be found from Mr Chris Gregory FWCF or the Registrar.

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 AWCF.

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.  Eight US farriers have now achieved their AWCF qualification from examinations held in the USA.

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. Application is required on the application form, together with the correct fee (using the PayPal facility) and a scanned copy of their AFA CJF Certificate. The award of the DipWCF can take some time so overseas applicants looking to take the AWCF should start this process as early as possible.

Candidates who wish to then apply for the AWCF should initially pay for the module(s) they wish to take using the PayPal facility on the web site. Candidates will also need to download and complete the relevant Application Form, which should be scanned and e-mailed to the Registrar. The Registrar will accept applications at the same time, 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 Mr Chris Gregory FWCF.