# Competences — ornamental metal worker

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c44f9f8c-46a6-40da-9630-cc568a18cc51).

## Essential

- **apply precision metalworking techniques** (skill/competence)
- **cut ornamental design** (skill/competence)
- **design drawings** (knowledge)
- **ensure correct metal temperature** (skill/competence)
- **ensure equipment availability** (skill/competence)
- **heat metals** (skill/competence)
- **mark a metal workpiece** (skill/competence)
- **mark designs on metal pieces** (skill/competence)
- **operate precision measuring equipment** (skill/competence)
- **recognise signs of corrosion** (skill/competence)
- **remove inadequate workpieces** (skill/competence)
- **remove processed workpiece** (skill/competence)
- **shape metal over anvils** (skill/competence)
- **shape ornamental design** (skill/competence)
- **torch temperature for metal processes** (knowledge)
- **types of metal** (knowledge)
- **use metalworking tools** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply arc welding techniques (skill/competence)
- apply brazing techniques (skill/competence)
- apply smithing techniques (skill/competence)
- cold forging (knowledge)
- cutting technologies (knowledge)
- engrave patterns (skill/competence)
- engraving technologies (knowledge)
- ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- hot forging (knowledge)
- manufacturing of cutlery (knowledge)
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal (knowledge)
- manufacturing of doors from metal (knowledge)
- manufacturing of metal household articles (knowledge)
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition (knowledge)
- mark processed workpiece (skill/competence)
- metal coating technologies (knowledge)
- metal forming technologies (knowledge)
- non-ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- operate brazing equipment (skill/competence)
- operate engraving equipment (skill/competence)
- operate rust proofing spray gun (skill/competence)
- operate soldering equipment (skill/competence)
- operate welding equipment (skill/competence)
- perform machine maintenance (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- precious metal processing (knowledge)
- provide customer follow-up services (skill/competence)
- quality standards (knowledge)
- read standard blueprints (skill/competence)
- select filler metal (skill/competence)
- set up the controller of a machine (skill/competence)
- smooth burred surfaces (skill/competence)
- troubleshoot (skill/competence)
- types of metal manufacturing processes (knowledge)
- work with blacksmithing hand tools (skill/competence)
- work with blacksmithing power tools (skill/competence)