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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

candle maker

Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine.

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Description

Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine. They remove the candle from the mold, scrape off excess wax and inspect the candle for any deformities.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
candle making techniquestypes of waxes
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
quality standardsbeeswax
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
construct mouldsuse moulding techniquesfill mouldsinsert wickshape candlesdrip candlesextract products from mouldstrim excess materialcontrol temperaturecool candles in bathsdye candlestend wax bleaching machinerymelt waxensure conformity to specificationsgrade candles
OPTIONALOptional competences
record production datause heat gunmatch product mouldspack goodsmaintain mouldsorder suppliesensure mould uniformityset up the controller of a machinecarve materialsadd scentensure correct goods labellingrepair mould defectsselect mould types

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

32 total
17 essential · 15 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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