enameller

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

metal smoothing technologies metal coating technologies health and safety in the workplace coating substances

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

trends in fashion jewellery product categories company policies watches and jewellery products jewellery processes characteristics of precious metals

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

fire the surface prepare surface for enamelling detect product defects operate metal polishing equipment perform enamelling ensure equipment availability check quality of enamel prepare the enamel

OPTIONALOptional competences

attend to detail regarding jewellery creation clean jewellery pieces smoothen rough jewel parts identify customer's needs trade in jewellery work ergonomically develop jewellery designs create jewellery keep records of work progress use color matching techniques ensure conformance to jewel design specifications think creatively about jewellery use jewellery equipment