Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7522
Recreation model maker
Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly by hand.
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Rate 5 of the 11 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
perform toys finishing
ensure finished product meet requirements
apply a protective layer
assemble toys
design scale models
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (11)
toys and games industrytoys and games industryTypes of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.similitudesimilitudeThe theory and art of predicting prototype performance from scale model observations.toys and games safety recommendationstoys and games safety recommendationsSafety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.CAD softwareCAD softwareThe computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.toys and games trendstoys and games trendsLatest developments in the games and toys industry.perform toys finishingperform toys finishingPut the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.ensure finished product meet requirementsensure finished product meet requirementsEnsure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.apply a protective layerapply a protective layerApply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.assemble toysassemble toysFit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.design scale modelsdesign scale modelsDesign imitations of products such as vehicles or buildings which accurately represent the dimensions of the product in a smaller format.inspect toys and games for damageinspect toys and games for damageIdentify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store. Take appropriate actions to remedy.
Optional (23) — show
types of plastictypes of plasticTypes of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.types of woodtypes of woodTypes of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.metal smoothing technologiesmetal smoothing technologiesThe various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.finish plastic productsfinish plastic productsFinish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.manipulate plasticmanipulate plasticManipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.mark designs on metal piecesmark designs on metal piecesMark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.join metalsjoin metalsJoin together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.join wood elementsjoin wood elementsBind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work or...manipulate metalmanipulate metalManipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.maintain plastic machinerymaintain plastic machineryMaintain machinery and equipment for making plastic goods, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and pow...manipulate woodmanipulate woodManipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.repair metal sheetsrepair metal sheetsRepair bent or torn sheet metal.repair plastic machineryrepair plastic machineryRepair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making plastic products or parts, using hand and power tools.stain woodstain woodMix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.create smooth wood surfacecreate smooth wood surfaceShave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.manipulate glassmanipulate glassManipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.sand woodsand woodUse sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.operate plastic machineryoperate plastic machineryOperate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.cut metal productscut metal productsOperate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.fabricate metal partsfabricate metal partsFabricate metal parts, using equipment such as drill presses and engine lathes.sell toys and gamessell toys and gamesSell and provide information and advice on a wide range of toys and games, taking into account different age groups.set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.operate wood sawing equipmentoperate wood sawing equipmentOperate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a recreation model maker do?
Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly by hand.
What skills does a recreation model maker need?
A recreation model maker needs 11 essential skills, including toys and games industry, similitude, toys and games safety recommendations, CAD software, toys and games trends.
Will AI replace recreation model maker jobs?
The AI disruption score for recreation model maker is 33/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: toys and games safety recommendations, inspect toys and games for damage, ensure finished product meet requirements. Most resilient: manipulate metal, repair metal sheets, types of wood.
AI Replacement Risk
33/ 100
Low Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills11
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