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?

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

1	Qualifications Pack – Engraving Artisan (Metalware)
2	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948

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