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Glassmakers produce a variety of objects from windows, for buildings and vehicles, to bottles, crystal vases and test tubes.
Many craft glassmakers have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like design crafts, applied arts or glass and ceramics. You'll need a portfolio of work to show when applying for courses.
You'll usually need:
You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.
You'll need:
Your tasks will depend on your specialist skills and could include:
In a glass factory, you may have the opportunity to move into supervisory or management positions. You could also start your own business.
Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
Newspaper journalists investigate and write up stories for local, regional and national newspapers.
Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.
Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
Jewellery designers plan and create jewellery, silverware and other decorative products.
Commissioning editors commission or buy authors, book titles or ideas for publication.
Are you passionate about woodworking and looking to start a career in furniture finishing? GB Projects, a leading furniture manufacturer, is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Furniture Sprayer to join our skilled team. - Learn the art of furniture spraying, preparation, and finishing - Work with various coatings and techniques to achieve high-quality finishes - Assist in the preparation and maintenance of spraying equipment
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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