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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.
Paper makers make products, including tissue and heavy board, from wood and recycled materials.
TV and film runners work behind the scenes, doing small jobs and basic tasks to help productions run smoothly.
Art gallery curators manage collections of paintings and objects.
Newspaper journalists investigate and write up stories for local, regional and national newspapers.
French polishers use traditional skills to treat wood and restore furniture and items like staircases, doors and musical instruments.
Live sound engineers control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.
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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!
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