As a Blacksmith, you will need to master following:

• heat metals
• join metals
• load materials into furnace
• maintain furnace temperature
• measure metal to be heated
• operate furnace
• operate metal heating equipment
• prevent damage in a furnace
• select filler metal
• shape metal over anvils

More generally, a blacksmith is also versed in:

• apply smithing techniques
• ensure correct metal temperature
• forging processes
• hot forging
• types of metal
• use welding equipment
• wear appropriate protective gear
• work with blacksmithing hand tools
• work with blacksmithing power tools

It also helps to know the following:

• casting processes
• ferrous metal processing
• insert mould structures
• manage time in casting processes
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of tools
• mark designs on metal pieces
• non-ferrous metal processing
• precious metal processing
• remove finished casts
• smooth burred surfaces
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
• coating substances
• cold forging
• cut metal products
• design drawings
• dust usage for forging
• ensure equipment availability
• fill moulds
• mark processed workpiece
• monitor gauge
• operate precision measuring equipment
• produce customised products
• provide customer follow-up services
• recognise signs of corrosion
• remove scale from metal workpiece
• supply machine with appropriate tools