toys and games industry
Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.
Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools.
Competences and skills
44 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencestoys and games safety recommendations
Safety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.
toys and games trends
Latest developments in the games and toys industry.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedesign dolls
Create a model of the doll using creativity and computer skills.
digital
Sector-specific
2 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.
inspect toys and games for damage
Identify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store. Take appropriate actions to remedy.
Cross-sector
7 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.
construct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
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.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
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.
perform toys finishing
Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesmaterials for doll creation
The characteristics of different kind of materials such as wood, plastic, resin, clays, mud and porcelain in order to create or repair dolls.
techniques for doll creation
The methods of building moulds, attaching parts and handling different kind of handtools in order to create or repair dolls.
Sector-specific
5 competences3D printing process
The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.
digital
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 pottery material
Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.
types of toy materials
Field of information which distinguishes the nature and different types of toy materials, such as wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.
woodturning
Process of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.
Cross-sector
2 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
toys and games categories
Categories and age limits of games and toys.
Optional skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescreate sculptures
Create decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
handle different pottery materials
Treat different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.
insert mould structures
Inject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.
maintain moulds
Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.
operate plastic machinery
Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.
reinforce body mould
Apply strips of hemp fiber over the mannequin mould and cover the hemp with a layer of plaster or plastic to reinforce the mould.
use painting techniques
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
Cross-sector
15 competencescreate clay figures
Create mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
heat materials
Put the materials in an oven and heat them for a certain amount of time and to a specific temperature to shape or cure the material.
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.
manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
match product moulds
Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
operate wood sawing equipment
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
polish clay products
Use abrasives to smoothen the surface of clay products such as sculptures, dolls and models working with sanding papers, manual or power tools.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
sew pieces of fabric
Operate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads are selected according to specifications.
- Scope note
- In the case of industrial sewing machines, the operations are computerised.
stain wood
Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.
stuff toys
Fill toys made of textile with mushy materials such as straw, cotton, synthetic fiber or wood wool.