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Job Description


	Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Model Makers, Wood
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only)	500
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	40

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Model Makers, Wood
Average Annual Salary	$52,590
Average Hourly Wage	$25.29
Total Employment	740

Related Majors & Degrees

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Interesting Fact

In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter.

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