Candle Maker

Aliases: Candle Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Candle Maker is expected to perform include:

Making candles of special sizes or shapes by hand
Dipping prepared wicks in molten wax, paraffin or similar materials
Suspending candle wicks from the metal frame
Manipulating the pulley system by hand to dip wicks into molten wax paraffin or similar materials until the required thickness of wax adheres to the wicks
Removing and rolling the candles
Cutting the candles of required length and placing them in the racks to harden

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, 5th

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of the candle making process
Knowledge of the different types of wax like beeswax, gel wax, paraffin wax, etc.
Well-versed in using tools like scraps, knife, hand die, etc.
Ability to grade the candle according to type, colour and size
Ability to remove the remaining wax from moulds using hand tools
Proficient in keeping the production record such as name, colour, quantity of candles, etc.
Dexterity of hands

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Creative bent of mind
Ability to work independently

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{1, 3}

Helper → Candle Maker → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{1, 3}

Candle manufacturers across India
Self–employed
Interior design studios across India
Home décor stores across India
Hotels, spas and restaurants
Departmental stores across India
Gift shops across India

KEYWORDS

Candle Maker
Candle Moulder
Candle Designer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7318.0100	Candle Maker
ISCO 2008	7318	Handicraft Workers in Textiles, Leather and Related Materials
NIC 2008	20238	Manufacture of “agarbatti” and other preparations which operate by burning
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/775/Career-In-Crafts-Candle-Making?token=aa&page=1

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