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