wicker furniture maker

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wicker furniture maker

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7317.5

Description

Wicker furniture makers choose and prepare materials such as softened rattan or willow branches in order to produce wicker furniture such as chairs, tables and couches. They use hand, power or machine tools to cut, bend and weave materials to create the desired objects. Finally, they treat the surface to ensure a finished look and protect it from corrosion and fire using waxes, lacquers and other coatings.

Alternative Labels

rattan furniture assembler

rattan furniture assembly worker

rattan furniture maker

rattan furniture manufacturer

rattan furniture production operative

rattan furniture production process worker

rattan furniture weaver

wicker-furniture creator

wicker-furniture fabricator

wicker-furniture manufacturer

wicker-furniture producer

wicker furniture assembler

wicker furniture assembly worker

wicker furniture creator

wicker furniture fabricator

wicker furniture manufacturer

wicker furniture producer

wicker furniture production operative

wicker furniture production process worker

wicker furniture weaver

willow furniture weaver

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply a protective layer apply weaving techniques for wicker furniture apply wood finishes design objects to be crafted operate drilling equipment prepare wicker material for weaving tend boring machine

Essential Knowledge

ergonomics furniture trends technical drawings wicker materials wicker weaving techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

apply restoration techniques create furniture frames create smooth wood surface design original furniture design prototypes estimate restoration costs evaluate restoration procedures handle delivery of furniture goods identify customer's needs join wood elements manipulate plastic operate welding equipment operate wood sawing equipment pass on trade techniques prepare furniture for application of paint repair furniture parts sand wood sell furniture sell household goods use painting equipment

Optional Knowledge

CAD software conservation techniques furniture industry metalworking organic building materials woodturning

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/949bccd9-e1d2-4c57-b787-53b451aa1354

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released

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wicker furniture maker

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