The Mould Designer apprenticeship will only be granted to an individual who has successfully completed a Certificate of Qualification for Mould Maker (431A). In addition to a Certificate of Qualification, the candidate must have on-the-job experience as a journeyperson. Mould designers may specialize in any of the following: compression, transfer, blow, extrusion, thermal set injection, thermal plastic injection, vacuum, or die cast moulds.
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What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
What's Your Future as a Mould Designer (670E)?
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $32.00-$48.08 per hour.
Self-Rating
Mould Designer (670E)
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Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for dimension and detail, and enjoy working with your hands/power tools? | ||
Do you have good analytical and problem-solving skills? | ||
Are you interested in learning about the Mould Maker trade? | ||
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
Do you enjoy learning new technology? | ||
Do you have excellent reading and writing skills? | ||
Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Mould Designer (670E) may be for you!
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