Engraver
OFO No: 661602
Other names for Engraver:
- Etcher
- Glass Embosser
- Glass etcher
- Hand Engraver
- Pantographer
Youtube clip – What is Engraving?
For training options in South Africa – scroll down
What is an Engraver?
An Engraver is a skilled artisan. They engrave (‘cut’) delicately fine graphics or lettering into different types of material.
These materials could be:
Metal
jewellery, trophies, signs, special metal plates for printing money etc
Glass
trophies, corporate gifts, etc
Stone
corporate gifts, headstones, specialist items, etc
Wood
corporate gifts, home décor and other goods, etc
Various
Engravers may engrave almost any substrate for artistic purposes
An Engraver usually works with specialist, precision tools and large magnifying glasses.
They usually specialise in a particular field of engraving. For example: engraving names onto things.
What does an Engraver do?
- draws up designs or lettering required for engraving
- uses special tools and lasers, engraves the design
- wipes and blows away debris while working
- polishes finished product
- works neatly and carefully, – some items are very expensive and cannot afford a mistake
Are you … ?
- creative?
- good with your hands?
- detail orientated?
- deadline orientated?
- a person with good eyesight?
- precise?
- accurate?
- responsible?
- dedicated?
How do I become an Engraver?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Mechanical Engineering (Machining) (Tool, Jig an Die Maker) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Foundry Operations (Metal Tooling) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Foundry Operations (Machine moulding) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Learnership – Foundry Operations (Foundry Melting) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- Learnership – Design Foundation NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 7
- RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
- If you have already been working a long time as a Engraver without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Signwriter … or … Tool, Die & Jig Maker
Is becoming an Engraver the right career choice for me?
