4123-11 Blacksmith
Shapes bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- studies drawings or specifications to determine job requirements
- selects metal stock and heats it in forges
- observes the colour and temperature of metal in furnaces and removes and positions metal on anvils or other working surfaces
- hammers, punches or cuts metal to size and shape using hand tools or presses
- verifies the dimensions of forging visually and using measuring instruments
- forge-welds parts together by heating, applying flux and hammering
- anneals, tempers and hardens finished articles by heating and quenching in oil or water bath, or cooling gradually in air
- directs other workers to hold tools and assist in lifting and holding workpieces during hammering
- may make and repair agricultural or mining and quarrying machinery
- may forge cold metal
Specialisations:
Hammer Smith
Spring Maker
Tool Smith
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