6617-Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry and Related Materials

Job Title: 

Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry and Related Materials

Job Description: 

Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials apply traditional techniques like seasoning, impregnation to prepare wood, straw, rattan, reeds, stone, clay, shells, and other materials, and carve, mould, assemble, weave, or paint and decorate various articles for personal or household use, or for decorative purposes. Basketry weavers, brush makers and related workers select and prepare materials like bristles, nylon, fibre, bass, whisker and wire to make wicker furniture, brushes and brooms and weave various kinds of baskets.

Tasks: 

Carving floral and artistic designs on wooden surfaces for decorative purposes

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

305 - Fine and Studio Art

Specific Occupations: 

661701 - Basket, Cane and Wicker Worker
Description : Apply traditional techniques to weave baskets and other products from straw, rattan, reeds and cane and wicker.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

661702 - Carver
Description : Make articles for personal or household use, or for decorative purposes by carving wood, stone and bone.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Carver (Bone / Stone / Wood), Wood Carver

661703 - Cane Furniture Maker
Description : Designs and makes furniture from cane.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa