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Engraving Artisan

Aliases: Design Engraver

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks an Engraving Artisan (Metalware) is expected to perform include:

  • Performing pre-engraving requirements
  • Engraving the design onto the metal surface by cutting grooves into it​

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1
  • It is not a desk job
  • Need not handle a team
  • Local travelling is not a part of this job profile
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
  • Work from home option is not available
Working hours
  • Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
  • Overtime maybe required
  • Shift system is not available​
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

No

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Minimum – 5th pass (primary education)
  • Certified training for Engraving Artisan (Metalware) (programme aligned to HCS/Q2902 job released by Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Familiar with metalcraft details
  • Knowledge of metal making process and types of products
  • Familiar with various kinds of raw materials involved in the process
  • Skilled in different kinds of engraving methods
  • Skilled in using tools, consumables and equipment for engraving
  • Knowledge of maintaining the tools and equipment for engraving
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 1

Government and private schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 1

Engraving Artisan (Metalware) → Process Supervisor → Plant Supervisor → Plant Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4
  • For freshers - Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,500 per month
These figures are indicative and subject to change
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 4

Metalware manufacturing units

KEYWORDS 1
  • Metal Engraving Artisan
  • Metal Design Engraver​
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 7313.1901 Engraving Artisan (Metalware)
ISCO 2008 7313 Jewellery and Precision Metal Workers
NIC 2008 32111 Manufacture of jewellery of gold, silver and other precious or base metal clad with precious metals or precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semi-precious stones or of other materials
QP Reference HCS/Q2902 Engraving Artisan (Metalware)
NSQF Level 4 -​
REFERENCES 
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