coppersmith

Description

Coppersmiths craft and repair items made of non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and similar materials. They shape and form the raw materials into objects of practical or artistic purpose using smithing tools. Professional coppersmiths create detailed and highly technical devices using appropriate smithing techniques.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

design drawings manufacturing of metal household articles types of metal manufacture of small metal parts types of metal manufacturing processes chemical technologies in metal manufacture cold forging forging processes manufacturing of metal structures non-ferrous metal processing

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hot forging metal joining technologies

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

mark processed workpiece operate precision measuring equipment cast metal smooth burred surfaces produce customised products manipulate metal wear appropriate protective gear manipulate copper work in metal manufacture teams ensure correct metal temperature cut metal products apply precision metalworking techniques assess suitability of metal types for specific application apply preliminary treatment to workpieces apply smithing techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

join metals admit basic metals to furnace work independently as an artist define artistic approach load materials into furnace concretise artistic concept heat metals manage artistic career operate furnace manage artistic project extract materials from furnace maintain furnace temperature select artistic materials to create artworks