§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

toymaker

Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

woodworking tools toys and games safety recommendations woodworking processes types of toy materials toys and games categories sanding techniques types of brushes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

metal smoothing technologies casting processes electronics properties of textile materials types of wood toys and games trends types of plastic adhesives toys and games industry manual cutting processes for leather

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain equipment ensure finished product meet requirements operate battery test equipment assemble toys operate sandblaster pack goods apply a protective layer maintain customer service use repair manuals replace defect components extract products from moulds inspect toys and games for damage maintain records of maintenance interventions provide customer follow-up services use tools for toy repair estimate restoration costs repair toys

OPTIONALOptional competences

sew textile-based articles finish plastic products create smooth wood surface operate welding equipment operate wood sawing equipment develop product design stuff toys manipulate metal keep stock records assemble plastic parts manage a small-to-medium business join metals maintain relationship with suppliers manipulate plastic identify customer's needs issue sales invoices order supplies ensure compliance with warranty contracts use painting equipment negotiate supplier arrangements assemble metal parts operate soldering equipment demonstrate functionality of toys and games operate handheld riveting equipment perform toys finishing manipulate wood repair plastic machinery manage schedule of tasks join wood elements estimate restoration costs of antique items cut metal products maintain professional administration set up the controller of a machine operate plastic machinery apply stitching techniques heat metals mark designs on metal pieces cut textiles sell toys and games maintain plastic machinery develop professional network assemble electronic units

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