Design, fabricate and assemble models of all scales, styles and complexities – from prototypes to finished products, for use across a range of industries including architectural and building, product design, engineering, museums and exhibitions, film, TV, video games and digital media, props and costumes, advertising and sculpture
This occupation is found in the creative and design sector, across a range of industries including architectural and building, product design, engineering, museums and exhibitions, film, TV, video games and digital media, props and costumes, advertising and sculpture. Employers vary in size from micro to large. The broad purpose of the occupation is to design, fabricate and assemble models of all scales, styles and complexities – from prototypes to finished products.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to design, fabricate and assemble models of all scales, styles and complexities and to manage these processes. This can entail working in workshops, studios, film sets and on location, in dedicated workshops or integrated within design office environments. Model makers will be working with machinery according to health and safety procedures.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with stakeholders such as clients, project managers, designers, workshop managers, suppliers, external contractors, team leaders and supervisors, colleagues and other members of the team. They also may be working autonomously depending upon the business and project involved. Model makers may also interact with external contractors (e.g. metal fabrication, 3D printing) and industry suppliers (e.g. materials, electronics, adhesives).
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working to briefs and specifications and meeting agreed quality within defined budgets in accordance with professional industry standards. Model makers will often need to be versatile and demonstrate curiosity in meeting the brief, adapting to changing objectives throughout the process. They may also be responsible for various workshop duties. They will also be responsible for maintaining a tidy workspace and other various workshop duties (e.g. maintenance, stocktaking, ordering). Responsibilities include safe use of associated machinery, to be able to design and draw in suitable CAD programmes, to acquire craftsmanship skills in producing professional models for reviews, client presentations and exhibitions. This position is responsible for producing high-quality models, prototypes and mock-ups and being involved in the preparation of exhibitions, presentation material and, where applicable, mass production. There will be a requirement to be able to work independently and as a part of an effective team. The position requires a high degree of responsibility, discretion and confidentiality.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 36 months. The EPA period is typically 2 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
For the model maker, the qualification required is:
Model Maker
Project with an artefact
You will complete a project and create an artefact. The title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO at the gateway.
You will have 8 weeks to complete the project and submit the artefact to the EPAO.
You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 60 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 10 questions about the project and presentation.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
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