You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You could start by doing a college course to learn some of the skills you'll need in this job. Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You can complete an engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship or an engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements:
You can start as an engineering operative in a workshop or factory and do further training on the job to specialise in toolmaking.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Toolmakers make the precision tools that are used in manufacturing to create products and parts.
On a typical day you could:
Location : You could work in a factory or in a workshop.
Environment : Your working environment may be noisy.
Uniform : You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.