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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
310 ABS • AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS, 2ND ED • 1220.0
MAJOR GROUP
4
TRADESPERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS
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