TRADES/SERVICES

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