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• How many Wax Modeller jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 1 Wax Modeller jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Wax Modeller do?

  Model makers design and make three dimensional (3D) scale models (or mock-ups) to see what something will look like or for testing purposes. This could be for a building such as a new shopping centre or a new product such as a mobile phone.

  Tasks required include:

  • Uses hand or machine tools to engrave letters, patterns and other designs on jewellery and stoneware.
  • Constructs and covers wire frames for lampshades.
  • Makes wigs, beards and other artificial hairpieces from human hair or synthetic materials.
  • Interweaves canes of willow, withy, bamboo, rattan or similar material to make baskets and other pieces of wickerwork.
  • Charges fireworks, cartridges and other munitions with explosive material.
  • Makes children’s toys, dolls, models, candles, artificial flowers and other fancy goods.
  • Makes, maintains and adapts surgical and orthopaedic appliances.
  • Makes patterns for moulds, fits metal castings, pours plaster, fills plaster mould with resin and smooths surface.
  • Makes musical instruments, makes and assembles parts for musical instruments, and tunes to improve pitch, tone and volume.
  • Makes and repairs jewellery and decorative precious metal ware, sets, cuts and polishes gemstones and makes master patterns for articles of jewellery.

• What are the entry requirements for a Wax Modeller?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically via apprenticeship or through specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs are available in some areas.