coating substances
The various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, powders, inactive and insoluble fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, and others.
Enamellers embellish metals such as gold, silver, copper, steel, cast iron or platinum by painting it. The enamel they apply, consists of coloured powdered glass.
Competences and skills
31 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceshealth and safety in the workplace
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
metal coating technologies
The various processes and technologies used for to coating and painting fabricated metal workpieces.
metal smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencescheck quality of enamel
Assess enamel by using a needle. If defective, remove it and repeat the enamel process.
fire the surface
Use stainless steel mesh and place the painted piece in the kiln, oven or furnace in order to melt the colour and let it flow.
prepare surface for enamelling
Remove any grease, oil grime or dust from the surface and make the enamelling area of even thickness in order to achieve even colour distribution while firing.
prepare the enamel
Create the enamel by crushing enamel lumps and grind into powder using mortar and pestel. Use the required quantities and colours and make sure there aren't any impurities.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdetect product defects
Report in case the product arrives with a defect from previous processes. Understand the type of defect and send it to the right person.
perform enamelling
Apply enamel paint on surface using brushes.
Cross-sector
2 competencesensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
operate metal polishing equipment
Operate equipment designed to buff and polish metal workpieces, such as diamond solutions, silicon-made polishing pads, or working wheels with a leather polishing strop, and others.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescompany policies
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
jewellery product categories
Categories in which various types of jewellery can be found such as diamond fashion jewellery or diamond bridal jewellery.
watches and jewellery products
The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
2 competencescharacteristics of precious metals
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
trends in fashion
New developments and trends in the world of fashion.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesattend to detail regarding jewellery creation
Perform great attention to all steps in the design, creation and finishing of jewellery.
clean jewellery pieces
Clean and polish metal items and pieces of jewellery; handle mechanical jewellery-making tools such as polishing wheels.
create jewellery
Create pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.
develop jewellery designs
Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
Examine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
smoothen rough jewel parts
Smoothen rough parts of pieces of jewellery using hand files and emery paper.
think creatively about jewellery
Generate innovative and creative ideas to design and decorate jewellery.
trade in jewellery
Buy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.
use jewellery equipment
Handle, modify, or repair jewellery-making equipment such as jigs, fixtures, and hand tools such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers.
Cross-sector
3 competenceskeep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
use color matching techniques
Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.