organ builder

Organ builders create and assemble parts to build organs according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, tune, test and inspect the finished instrument.

ESCO Code

7312.3.2

NACE Code

32.2 - Manufacture of musical instruments

Alternative Labels

pipe organ designer

pipe organ builder

organ constructor

pipe organ constructor

organ maker

organ designer

pipe organ maker

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 assemble musical instrument parts create musical instrument parts create smooth wood surface create wood joints install organs join metals join wood elements maintain musical instruments manipulate wood produce organ components repair musical instruments restore musical instruments sand wood tune keyboard music instruments

Essential Knowledge

metalworking musical instruments musical instruments materials tuning techniques types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

apply restoration techniques build a product's physical model decorate musical instruments design musical instruments develop design plans dye wood estimate restoration costs estimate value of musical instruments evaluate restoration procedures identify customer's needs pass on trade techniques play musical instruments select restoration activities stain wood trade in musical instruments verify product specifications

Optional Knowledge

3D modelling acoustics conservation techniques history of musical instruments musical instrument accessories organic building materials technical drawings

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c7b31477-88e3-400f-988f-3baa090de173

Status

released

Occupations

organ builder

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

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