types of toy materials
Field of information which distinguishes the nature and different types of toy materials, such as wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.
Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.
Competences and skills
76 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
6 competencessanding techniques
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
toys and games categories
Categories and age limits of games and toys.
toys and games safety recommendations
Safety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.
types of brushes
Tools with bristles used for a wide variety of purposes such as cleaning, painting, putting on make up and grooming hair. Materials used for bristles include animal hair, synthetic fibers and plastic. Various shapes exist such as cylindrical brushes and twisted-in wire brushes for cleaning brushes, and flat, round or mop for painting brushes.
woodworking processes
Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.
woodworking tools
The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesrepair toys
Replace or fabricate parts of toys, from all kinds of materials. Order these from different manufacturers and suppliers or several kinds of stores.
use tools for toy repair
Utilise hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers and mallets to repair toys.
Sector-specific
3 competencesassemble toys
Fit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
inspect toys and games for damage
Identify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store. Take appropriate actions to remedy.
Cross-sector
12 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
ensure finished product meet requirements
Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
maintain records of maintenance interventions
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
operate battery test equipment
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, or test its voltage output.
operate sandblaster
Operate an abrasive blaster using sand to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
pack goods
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
provide customer follow-up services
Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
replace defect components
Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.
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use repair manuals
Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescasting processes
The various practices used in the casting of metal, plastics and other cast materials, including mould filling, solidification, cooling, and others, all relating to varying approaches in case of different types of material.
manual cutting processes for leather
Cutting rules, variance of the leather properties on its surface and elongation directions of the footwear pieces.
properties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
types of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadhesives
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
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metal smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
toys and games industry
Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.
toys and games trends
Latest developments in the games and toys industry.
types of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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Optional skills and competences 42 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
19 competencesapply stitching techniques
Apply footwear and leather goods stitching techniques using the appropriate machines, needles, threads and other tools in order to obtain the required model and to comply with the sewing technical specifications.
assemble metal parts
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
assemble plastic parts
Align and arrange plastic parts in order to assemble complete products, using the appropriate hand tools.
demonstrate functionality of toys and games
Demonstrate to customers and their children the features and functionalities of games and toys.
develop product design
Convert market requirements into product design and development.
estimate restoration costs of antique items
Estimate the price of the restoration process of antique products taking into consideration the time required for restoration.
heat metals
Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
issue sales invoices
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and calculate the customer’s final bill.
join metals
Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.
keep stock records
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
maintain plastic machinery
Maintain machinery and equipment for making plastic goods, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
maintain relationship with suppliers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
mark designs on metal pieces
Mark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.
operate plastic machinery
Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.
repair plastic machinery
Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making plastic products or parts, using hand and power tools.
sell toys and games
Sell and provide information and advice on a wide range of toys and games, taking into account different age groups.
sew textile-based articles
Sew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles. Combine good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and physical and mental stamina.
Cross-sector
23 competencesassemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
cut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
cut textiles
Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
Implement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.
finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
join wood elements
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.
maintain professional administration
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
manage schedule of tasks
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
negotiate supplier arrangements
Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.
operate handheld riveting equipment
Operate various kinds of tools and equipment used in riveting processes, such a pin hammer and a rivet set, handheld squeezers, a hammer and bucking bar, a pneumatic hammer, a rivet gun, and others.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
operate wood sawing equipment
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform toys finishing
Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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stuff toys
Fill toys made of textile with mushy materials such as straw, cotton, synthetic fiber or wood wool.
use painting equipment
Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.