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jewellery engraver

Jewellery engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto jewellery articles, using engravers handtools.

Description

Jewellery engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto jewellery articles, using engravers handtools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, cut the design in the article and clean it up.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

engraving technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

imitation jewellery types of engraving needles coining cultured pearls laser engraving methods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

verify engraving accuracy select engraving templates ensure accurate engravings transpose designs to engravings clean engraved areas determine quality of engraving operate engraving equipment prepare workpieces for engraving position engraving equipment prepare workpieces for etching engrave patterns inspect etched work

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