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Safety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

The theory and art of predicting prototype performance from scale model observations.

Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.

Latest developments in the games and toys industry.

Apply 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.

Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

Fit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.

Design imitations of products such as vehicles or buildings which accurately represent the dimensions of the product in a smaller format.

Identify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store; take appropriate actions to remedy.

Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.

The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.

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Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.

Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.

Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.

Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.

Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.

Bind 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 order …

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.

Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.

Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.

Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.

Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.

Fabricate metal parts, using equipment such as drill presses and engine lathes.

Maintain 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 …

Mark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.

Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.

Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making plastic products or parts, using hand and power tools.

Sell and provide information and advice on a wide range of toys and games, taking into account different age groups.