metalworking
The process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large-scale structures.
Idiophone musical instruments makers create and assemble parts to make idiophone instruments to specified instructions or diagrams. They shape, drill, sand and string the parts that are mostly made out of glass, metal, ceramics or wood, clean, test the quality and inspect the finished instrument.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesmusical instruments
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
musical instruments materials
The characteristics of composite materials, felts, glues, leathers and skins, metals and precious metals, woods and wood derivatives to create musical instruments.
organic building materials
The types and processing of organic materials to build products or parts of products.
green
woodturning
Process of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesassemble musical instrument parts
Assemble parts together such as the body, strings, buttons, keys, and others to create the final musical instrument.
create musical instrument parts
Design and create parts such as keys, reeds, bows, and others for musical instruments.
decorate musical instruments
Create designs on musical instruments by using methods such as embossing, piercing, painting, woodworking, weaving, and other methods.
maintain musical instruments
Check and maintain musical instruments.
restore musical instruments
Restore old musical instruments to their original condition and conserve them in that state.
Cross-sector
2 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.
repair musical instruments
Attach new strings, fix frames or replace broken parts of musical instruments.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
musical instrument accessories
The process of creating musical instrument accessories, such as metronomes, tuning forks or stands.
sales promotion techniques
The techniques used to persuade customers to purchase a product or a service.
Cross-sector
7 competencesacoustics
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
history of musical instruments
The historical background and chronology of various musical instruments.
metal forming technologies
The variety of technologies and techniques, such as forging, pressing, stamping, rolling and others, used for the forming processes of metal product manufacturing.
metal joining technologies
The various technologies used for the joining and assembling of fabricated metal workpieces.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
types of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
green
wood cuts
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply restoration techniques
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
design musical instruments
Develop and design a musical instrument according to customer specification.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
evaluate restoration procedures
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
select restoration activities
Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future options.
trade in musical instruments
Buy and sell musical instruments, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.
Cross-sector
9 competencescut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
dye wood
Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.
estimate value of musical instruments
Identify new or second hand musical instruments and estimate the market value of them based on professional judgment and knowledge of musical instruments, or subject them to estimation by a third party.
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 wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
pass on trade techniques
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
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.
stain wood
Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.
verify product specifications
Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.