musical instruments
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
Wind musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to make wind instruments according to specified instructions and diagrams. They measure and cut the tubing for the resonator, assemble parts such as braces, slides, valves, piston, bell heads and mouth pieces, test and inspect the finished instrument.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesmusical 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
tuning techniques
Tuning pitches and techniques and musical temperaments for the various instruments.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceproduce wind musical instrument components
Choose the appropriate materials and tools, and build the different components of wind musical instruments such as key mechanisms, leadpipes, bells and mouthpieces.
Sector-specific
4 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.
Cross-sector
3 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.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesconservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
metalworking
The process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large-scale structures.
musical instrument accessories
The process of creating musical instrument accessories, such as metronomes, tuning forks or stands.
woodturning
Process of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.
Cross-sector
6 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 smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing 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
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesanalyse the need for technical resources
Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.
apply 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.
restore musical instruments
Restore old musical instruments to their original condition and conserve them in that state.
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
10 competencescreate 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.
ensure correct metal temperature
Ensure the necessary, usually constant, temperature of processed metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.
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.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
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.
stain wood
Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.
tend lathe
Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
verify product specifications
Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.