Toymaker
Code 7317.4
Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- toys and games categories
- woodworking tools
- woodworking processes
- toys and games safety recommendations
- types of brushes
- types of toy materials
- sanding techniques
Skills and competences
- apply a protective layer
- estimate restoration costs
- pack goods
- extract products from moulds
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- operate battery test equipment
- maintain equipment
- maintain customer service
- provide customer follow-up services
- operate sandblaster
- replace defect components
- repair toys
- inspect toys and games for damage
- assemble toys
- use tools for toy repair
- use repair manuals
Transversal competences
- ensure finished product meet requirements
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences