Mode maker
Model makers usually work in a studio or shop environment that provides enough space to store materials and construct models. They do not typically have to travel for their work. Most people in this industry work 7 to 9-hour days, 40 to 50 hours a week.
Using blueprints, architectural sketches, and other renderings, model makers create realistic three-dimensional representations of everything from golf courses to submarines, skyscrapers to running shoes. The models (called “prototypes”) constructed by these artists are used to make sure that only well-designed products reach the manufacturing or building stage. Models are also used on movie sets and during the investigation of crimes.

A high school diploma is usually necessary. Model makers come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Many have degrees in architecture or industrial design, or have studied crafts such as carpentry. Industrial design programs usually include courses in model making, and may also include courses in plastics and metal manufacturing. Any training in drafting, design, architecture, and visual arts, especially sculpture, is an asset. Tool and die courses are useful and may be necessary for those who want to develop models of machinery



Carpenter
Carpenters have always been an essential part of society and it is safe to assume that their skills will be needed for many years to come. Working with wood, carpenters perform many tasks, building everything from fireplaces to furniture, installing doors and staircases, erecting houses, and repairing all types of wooden structures.
Carpenters are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and the maintenance departments of factories, plants, schools, and government buildings. Many are self-employed. Depending on where they live, the number of hours they work can vary by season. Most full-time carpenters work about 50 hours a week during the busy construction season (summer and fall). New technology has made it possible for carpenters in northern states to work on construction sites during the cold winter months. However, during winter, carpenters who work outdoors usually have a shorter workday, especially in areas where winters are harsh. Finish carpenters and those who work indoors often stay busy throughout the year. Although carpenters can often set their own hours, most work under tight deadlines. For example, a carpenter who is working on a staircase or fireplace must have his or her work completed before other tradespeople, such as painters and decorators, can begin their work. Carpenters on a tight deadline often work 14-hour days. Carpenters risk injuries from slips or falls, and from working with sharp or rough materials, tools, and power equipment. They do a lot of bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing.

There are a number of different ways to enter the carpentry trade. Some pick up skills informally by working under the supervision of experienced carpenters. Others acquire skills by taking courses at vocational schools or 2-year colleges. A third option is to participate in employer training programs or apprenticeships. Most employers recommend an apprenticeship as the best way to learn carpentry. These programs combine on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Apprentices receive instruction in blueprint reading, freehand sketching, basic mathematics, and different carpentry techniques. In addition, they learn about safety and first aid. On the job, apprentices learn elementary structural design and become familiar with common carpentry jobs such as layout, form building, rough framing, and outside and inside finishing. They also learn to use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade. Apprenticeship programs usually last 3 or 4 years. A high school education is desirable, including courses in carpentry, shop, mechanical drawing, and general mathematics.