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Social, Cultural and Related Associate Professionals

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Metalwork Ornamental Designer

TVET

TVET scope is based on recognized occupational standards, with emphasis on practical components, psychomotor skills and exposure to training in the industry

Metalwork Ornamental Designer creates and produces a decorative metal item for architectural, artistic, or functional purposes. They design and craft a piece such as a railing, gate, sculpture, or bespoke installation, working with metals like wrought iron, steel, copper, and brass. Their role combines artistic creativity with technical skill to ensure that the metalwork is both visually appealing and structurally sound.

Tasks

Interpret client briefs and liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to understand design requirements and project expectations.

Develop design concepts and create sketches, drawings, or digital renderings to visualise and communicate metalwork designs.

Select suitable metal materials based on project needs, durability, and feasibility considerations.

Collaborate with metal fabricators and blacksmiths to ensure design feasibility and accurate implementation.

Apply advanced metalworking techniques such as forging, welding, casting, and machining in design development and execution planning.

Oversee production and fabrication processes to ensure quality, compliance with safety and structural standards, and alignment with aesthetic, functional, budgetary, and timeline requirements.

Conduct site visits to plan installation and assess environmental factors affecting design implementation.

Skills

Basic

Attention to detail to ensure aesthetic quality and compliance with safety standards.

Basic technical literacy, including proficiency with CAD tools for design purposes.

Clear communication skills to understand client requirements and present design concepts.

Excellent visual and spatial perception to plan and design metalwork effectively.

Problem-solving skills to address material and structural challenges during production.

Specific

Competency in collaboration with clients and craftsmen for design refinement and project execution.

Competency in project scheduling, budgeting, and coordination for design and fabrication projects.

Knowledge in fabrication techniques including welding, casting, and finishing processes.

Knowledge in illustration and sketching techniques for visual communication of design concepts.

Knowledge in interior design principles for integrating metalwork designs within spatial environments.

Knowledge in metallurgy and metalworking principles for feasible and cost-efficient design development.

Knowledge in safety and regulatory standards for structural and public design applications.

Proficiency in 3D visualisation tools for mock-ups and design presentations.

Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for precise design development.

Proficiency in graphic design tools for creating professional presentations and promotional materials.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Diploma or equivalent

Related Courses

Claimable Course

e-Latih Online Course

Minor Unit Group

Metalwork Ornamental Designer

Designer Grade B6, B7

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