3D printing process
The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.
digital
3D printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check 3D renders for customers and run 3D printing tests. 3D printing technicians can also repair, maintain and clean 3D printers.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesICT software specifications
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
digital
maintenance of printing machines
Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
printing materials
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
printing on large scale machines
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
digital
Cross-sector
5 competences3D modelling
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.
digital
CAD software
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
digital
- Scope note
- CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
digitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format. It creates a digital representation of the object without making in-kind changes to it.
digital
maintenance operations
The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.
printing techniques
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesidentify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
operate 3D computer graphics software
Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.
digital
operate printing machinery
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
advise client on technical possibilities
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital
Optional knowledge 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesproduct comprehension
The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
prosthetic devices
The various artificial replacements of body parts or limbs, which were lost during a trauma, disease or an accident.
Cross-sector
10 competencesblueprints
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and plans and maintain simple written records.
CADD software
The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
digital
- Scope note
- CADD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design (CAD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features enabling the user to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
design drawings
The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
manual draughting techniques
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
manufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
7 competencescalculate materials to build equipment
Determine the amount and the kind of materals necessary to build certain machines or equipment.
clean equipment
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
create technical plans
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
design prototypes
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
determine suitability of materials
While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.
monitor manufacturing quality standards
Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.
use manual draughting techniques
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.