6521-Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers

Job Title: 

Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers

Job Description: 

Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers hammer and forge bars, rods, ingots and plates of iron, steel or other metals, and draw wire to make and repair various kinds of tools, metal articles, pieces of equipment, and agricultural and related implements.

Tasks: 

Drawing wire

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

302 - Design and Applied Arts

Specific Occupations: 

652101 - Blacksmith
Description : Shapes bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Architectural Metal Worker, Drop-hammer Worker, Hammer Smith, Metalsmith, Spring Maker, Tool Smith

652102 - Forging Press Worker
Description : Forges bars, rods, ingots and plates of iron, steel or other metals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Metal Temperer

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa