This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and refine techniques for working with metal for a range of artistic and craft purposes. The unit focuses more on the technical rather than creative or aesthetic quality of the work, and it includes the requirement for a broad range of metalworking skills.

It applies to individuals who use metal in their design or artworks and require some technical proficiency with metalworking tools and materials. This technical proficiency is not equivalent to that of a metals tradesperson. Work must be undertaken according to safety requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.