Group
Occupation
331931 Blacksmith
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
331931 Blacksmith
Shapes bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Collaborates with clients to understand their specific metalworking needs
- Heats metal blocks, bars and rods in a forge, then shapes the metal using hammers, anvils and other tools
- Welds or joins metal pieces together
- Trims, cuts and files metal to remove excess material
- Repairs damaged metal articles by heating and reshaping them
- Inspects finished products for quality and accuracy