Other skilled trades n.e.c.

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in an art and craft subject like:

• visual arts
• 3D design and craft
• ceramics
• fine art

You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design at college. You'll need to check that the course covers ceramics or pottery before you start.

An interest in art and crafts is usually more important than qualifications to join a course.

You can apply to do a Craft Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with a design studio or workshop.

This can take up to 2 years to complete.

You can do a foundation degree or degree in a subject like:

• modelmaking
• 3D design
• art and design
• sculpture
• visual effects
• product design

You'll usually need a portfolio of work to get onto a course. A foundation course in art and design can help you to prepare for this.

You could do a college course to help you learn some of the skills needed to get a trainee position with a company.

Courses include:

• 2D and 3D computer-aided design
• carpentry
• art and design
• design and technology

You could apply to do a Model Maker Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.

This takes around 3 years to complete and combines on-the-job training with learning off site.

Training includes skills in physical and digital model making, building prototypes and creating mock-ups.

You might apply to do a Props Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship if you want to work in TV and film.

You may be able to apply for jobs directly if you have experience of model making from other work like engineering, architectural technology, set design, carpentry or prop making.

You could take a college course that will teach you some of the skills you'll need to get a trainee position.

Courses include:

• body and paint maintenance
• accident repair - paint
• vehicle accident repair paint principles

You might also be able to do paint spraying and finishing as part of an engineering course. Check with local colleges for more details.

You could apply for an advanced apprenticeship with a paint spraying workshop, including:

• Accident Repair Technician Level 3
• Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3
• Surface Finisher Level 3

These take between 2 and 3 years to complete and are a mix of on-the-job training and off-site study.

You can apply for jobs in vehicle paint spraying if you've got experience and a qualification in:

• vehicle accident and repair
• motor manufacturing
• engineering

You can find out more about how to become a paint technician from the Institute of the Motor Industry.

You could take a foundation degree or degree in:

• prop making
• scenic arts
• production arts
• art and design

The Federation of Drama Schools has information on performance-based higher education courses in UK conservatoires that include production arts.

You can do a college course that can give you some of the practical skills needed to get a trainee job.

Courses include:

• art and design
• creative crafts
• 3D design and crafts
• technical theatre
• carpentry

You could apply to do a Props Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship takes between a year and a half and 2 years to complete. It is a mix of workplace learning and time spent with a training provider.

You might apply to do a Model Maker Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Training includes skills in physical and digital model making, building prototypes and creating mock-ups.

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:

• computer-aided design
• graphic design
• art and design
• engineering

You could do the Signage Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship to get into this career.

This will normally take 2 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.

You can apply for jobs directly. It may be useful to have GCSEs, A levels, or equivalent qualifications, in subjects like design and technology or art and design. English, maths and ICT would also be helpful.

You might have an advantage if you have experience and qualifications in:

• computer numerical control (CNC) machining
• welding
• laser cutting
• printing and reprographics

You could do a specialist musical instrument craft degree or foundation degree at university. Some universities also offer short courses in instrument making and repair.

You would learn traditional skills and knowledge to specialise in building and repairing instruments like guitar, violin, piano or woodwind.

Some colleges and adult education centres run short courses in instrument repair, for example for guitars or violins.

Check with your local education centre to see what they offer.

The British Violin Making Association has details of courses around the country for that particular instrument.