engraver
According to the craft regulations (HwO), engraving is a recognized training occupation . Engravers provide objects of daily life such as jewelry, ornamental and decorative objects with writing, ornaments and images. They also transfer and rework motifs for postage stamps, coins and banknotes onto printing plates, dies and dies.
job profile
The introduction of an engraving in metal , organic materials (for example ivory or mother-of-pearl ), glass and also plastics can be done by cutting, by etching or by evaporation by a laser . Engravers work as independent entrepreneurs or in industrial production.
The work of the engraver's contrary to the engraver in artisanal and industrial settled area.
The most important tools used by engravers were hammers and chisels as well as the burin . Some of these are still in use today, but have been increasingly supplemented by CNC technologies in recent years and replaced in many areas by other modern processes.
education
Germany
The training takes three years in Germany. The focus areas offered are flat engraving technology and relief engraving technology.
Switzerland
The training to become an EFZ engraver lasts four years. The vocational school is attended one day a week.
Example work
Hand-engraved saddle plate made of brass, dimensions: 6.5 × 2.8 cm.
Detail of a hand engraving in brass
Very fine engravings by hand are also possible
Hand engraving on a pin head
Training opportunities
Germany
Advancement training:
- Master engraver
- Technician specializing in precision engineering
Switzerland
There are courses offered by vocational schools, schools for design and the Swiss Association of Engravers.
There is no examination to become a master engraver in Switzerland.
At higher technical schools, courses in related areas can be attended, e.g. B. Designer HF product design.
With a vocational school leaving certificate or passed entrance examination, students can also study in related areas at the university of applied sciences.
See also
Web links
Germany:
- Engraving training ordinance of June 3, 2016 ( Federal Law Gazette I p. 1298 , pdf)
- Federal Association of Electroplaters, Engravers and Belters
- Engraver in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
Switzerland: