Potential earnings
£37,032.60
Job holders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks.
Main tasks
- Performs miscellaneous painting and coating tasks not elsewhere classified including, staining articles, applying transfers, operating French polishing machines, removing surplus enamel from components and marking design outlines on articles.
- Sets up and operates machines to apply colour to wallpaper and to coat articles (other than ceramic) with paint, cellulose or other protective/ decorative material.
- Applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic).
- Rejects faulty assembly components, inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults.
- Assembles prepared components in sequence by soldering, bolting, fastening, spot-welding, screwing, nailing, stapling, dipping and fastening using power and hand tools or assembly machine.
- Follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£23,514.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 16% |
| Level 1 | 17% |
| Level 2 | 28% |
| Level 3 | 26% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 7% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 2% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 3% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 0% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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