Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers are skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the manufacturing industry. Their expertise lies in fabricating mould patterns, forming sand moulds and cores, and producing metal castings. They are also responsible for shaping metal through heating and hammering, as well as making, repairing, coating, and polishing metal parts and articles.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers unit group require a certain level of skill and expertise. In Australia, this is typically demonstrated through an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification is usually required (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).

However, it's important to note that in some cases, at least three years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. Additionally, certain occupations may require additional on-the-job training and experience alongside the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Selecting metal stock based on job requirements
• Heating metal in forges and furnaces, and shaping it using hand tools and machine presses
• Tempering and hardening finished articles through various techniques
• Preparing solutions for electroforming and applying them to metal objects for coating
• Setting and adjusting controls for electric current regulation and coating deposition
• Preparing horses' hooves for shoeing, nailing horseshoes, and trimming hooves
• Cutting, trimming, shaping, and smoothing stock to create mould patterns
• Creating sand moulds and cores, and pouring molten metal into moulds
• Applying refractory paint and positioning cores in moulds
• Finishing metal and articles through polishing, buffing, and applying various finishes

Occupations:

• 322111 Blacksmith
• 322112 Electroplater
• 322113 Farrier
• 322114 Metal Casting Trades Worker
• 322115 Metal Polisher

322111 Blacksmith

A Blacksmith is a skilled professional who shapes bars, rods, and blocks of metal through heating and hammering techniques. Their work involves producing or repairing various metal articles. Specializations within this occupation include Hammer Smith, Spring Maker, and Tool Smith.

Skill Level: 3

322112 Electroplater

An Electroplater is responsible for controlling plating processes and maintaining the solutions used to coat metal articles and other parts with non-ferrous metals. Specializations within this occupation include Anodiser, Electroformer, and Galvaniser.

Skill Level: 3

322113 Farrier

A Farrier specializes in inspecting, trimming, and shaping horses' hooves. They also form, fit, and nail horseshoes. This occupation plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and health of horses.

Skill Level: 3

322114 Metal Casting Trades Worker

A Metal Casting Trades Worker is responsible for forming sand moulds and cores used in the production of metal castings. This occupation requires expertise in creating precise mould patterns. Specializations within this occupation include Coremaker and Metal Moulder.

Skill Level: 3

322115 Metal Polisher

A Metal Polisher specializes in polishing metal to achieve smooth, reflective, and other desired finishes. Their work adds aesthetic value to metal parts and articles.

Skill Level: 3