Organizing the Professional Activities of an Artisan Workshop

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Duration

50h

PRESENTATION

Within the field of arts and crafts, traditional blacksmithing represents a a unique and traditional disciplinewhat is involved in creating works handcrafted metal pieces. To practice this art form effectively, it is essential to understand the various fields and techniques that it encompasses crafting of handcrafted wrought iron pieces.

Artisanal blacksmithing encompasses a wide range of skills, from the selection of metal materials to the design and part modeling, including the forging process itself, which involves steps such as the tempering and welding. Each of these stages requires a thorough knowledge and skill to achieve exceptional results.The goal of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to organize one's professional life from a workshop handcrafted wrought iron.

Objectives

  • Plan a craft workshop project, taking into account its market viability plan.

  • Set up the artisan workshop space, including tools, machinery, and workstations, taking into account the regulations governing the employment and occupational safety and health.

  • Define and develop a plan for tax obligations and grant applications taking into account the labor and tax regulations in effect at the location where the artisan workshop is established.

  • Determine a budget for a single piece or a series to be produced in order to decide on the economic viability taking into account all production costs.

  • Determine supply requirements for meet projected production targets taking into account needs and inventory levels.

  • Develop a sales plan for artisan products, taking into account includes distribution and marketing channels.

  • Analyze the measures for prevention and safety with regard to procedures for handling facilities and equipment, as set forth in the safety plans of the companies in the sector.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. REGULATIONS FOR ARTISAN WORKSHOPS Labor regulations pertaining to self-employed workers as a form of self-employment in artisan workshops. Legal forms of business: Sole proprietorship; General Partnership; and Community of Property. Procedures for establishing a business or artisan workshop. Procedures for establishing a business or artisan workshop. – Legal entities: Corporation; Limited Liability Company; Employee-Owned Company; New Enterprise Limited Liability Company. Labor regulations for hiring employees in artisan workshops. Tax regulations for micro-SMEs applicable to artisan workshops. – Hiring employees: Obligations and rights of the parties, probationary period, types of contracts. – Employee registration and enrollment. – Tax obligations. Timeline. TEACHING UNIT 2. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OF A CRAFTSMANSHIP WORKSHOP Business accounting in the management of craftsmanship workshops. – Basic concepts of business accounting. – Invoicing Valuation of consumption of raw materials, tools, auxiliary materials, energy, and labor in an artisan workshop. – Calculation of production costs: Labor, raw materials/supplies, overhead expenses. Inventory systems for artisan products. Safety stock. Elements of marketing and brand image. – Inventory and depreciation. – Procurement needs. – Marketing plan: The market, product strategy and policy, pricing, and promotion. TEACHING UNIT 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES Consequences and harm resulting from work: – Workplace accidents. – Occupational diseases. – Other work-related health conditions. – Economic and operational repercussions. Basic Regulatory Framework for Occupational Risk Prevention: – The Occupational Risk Prevention Act. – Regulations governing prevention services. – Scope and legal basis. – Directives on occupational safety and health. Public Agencies Related to Occupational Safety and Health: – National agencies. – Regional-level agencies. Basic concepts of occupational safety and health. General risks and their prevention. Specific risks and their prevention in the sector corresponding to the company’s activity. Basic elements of risk prevention management. First aid. TEACHING UNIT 4. GENERAL RISKS AND THEIR PREVENTION Risks associated with the use of tools and equipment. Risks associated with the operation of systems and facilities. Risks associated with the storage and transport of loads. Risks associated with the work environment: – Exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. – Fire. Risks arising from workload: – Physical fatigue. – Mental fatigue. – Job dissatisfaction. Protecting Workers’ Safety and Health: – Collective protection. – Individual protection. TEACHING UNIT 5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION Types of accidents. Initial assessment of the injured person. First aid. Emergency response. Emergency situations. Emergency and evacuation plans. Supporting information for emergency response.
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