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.
Model makers create three-dimensional scale models or various designs or concepts and for various purposes, such as models of human skeletons or organs. They also mount the models on display stands so that they can be used for their final purpose such as inclusion in education activities.
Competences and skills
42 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesdevelop product design
Convert market requirements into product design and development.
use digital illustration techniques
Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.
digital
use traditional illustration techniques
Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.
Cross-sector
10 competencesalign components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
build a product's physical model
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
create a product's virtual model
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
digital
design scale models
Design imitations of products such as vehicles or buildings which accurately represent the dimensions of the product in a smaller format.
fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
follow a brief
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competences3D printing process
The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.
digital
casting 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.
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.
Cross-sector
4 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
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
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.
Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemanipulate plaster
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plaster.
Sector-specific
4 competencesapply 3D imaging techniques
Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and 3D surface shapes.
digital
create set models
Create three-dimensional models of the envisioned set layout.
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
smooth burred surfaces
Inspect and smooth burred surfaces of steel and metal parts.
Cross-sector
15 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
assemble final product
Install and mechanically adjust all components and subsystems, according to factory regulations and legal standards.
build miniature sets
Build miniature sets from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.
create 2D painting
Produce a drawing by using a range of digital tools.
digital
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
design miniature sets
Draw miniature set sketches and define set materials and building methods.
design prototypes
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
make architectural mock-ups
Make a scale model that represents the vision and specifications of the construction project to allow the design team to review details such as colour and materials selection, and to show and discuss the project with the customers.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
mix paint
Thoroughly mix different types of paint manually or mechanically. Start from basic paints or from powder and mix in water or chemicals. Check the consistency of the resulting mixture.
tend CNC laser cutting machine
Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.
digital
tend CNC milling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
digital
use painting equipment
Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.