Lego Sculpture Designer, Pyro-technician, Personal Trainer

Real Life Episode 12


Lego Sculpture Designer
Joey travels to Lego Headquarters in Enfield, Connecticut to meet up with three Lego Sculpture Designers. These designers construct giant models used in store displays throughout the nation. A person with a good 3-dimensional sense is a necessity. All models are non-motorized and all parts must move on their own. A typical day will vary between design and actual construction of a particular model, traveling to promotion locations or participating in a commercial shoot. Background training and job requirements are discussed.

Educational level: College

Secondary level recommended classes: drafting, computer science, drawing, art classes using 3-dimensional concepts, math.

Related Careers: Architecture, Drafting, Computer Graphics, Advertising, Industrial Architecture.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

02 Art, Media and Communications

03 Engineering, Science and Technologies

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Pyro-technician
Joey went by to see a pyro-technician setting up a fireworks display. He learns how technical putting art up in the sky truly is and how much preparation time it takes for even a short display. Discovered is how costly a firework display is, running $600,000 for a 22 minute program to $1000 per minute! Operation of the control board, and safety features of the equipment are discussed. Background training and qualifications of a technician as well as how to get started in the business is covered.

Educational level: College, and on the job training with a fireworks company is recommended.

Secondary level recommended classes: math, science, chemistry and electronics.

Related careers: Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, careers in the Electronics industry, Explosives Expert with the Government or local Police Force.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

03 Engineering, Science and Technologies

11 Legal, Social and Recreation Services

12 Protective Services

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Personal Trainer
Meaghan discovers what being a personal trainer and helping people to get into shape is all about when she visits a local gym. A background in the medical field or health services is a definite plus for a trainer. The typical day consists of sixteen to seventeen hours in the gym working with clients as well as personal nutrition and relaxation breaks. Training and certification in the field is mandatory and the salary offers many benefits.

Educational level: College recommended, Field Certification is required.

Secondary level recommended classes: science: biology, anatomy and physiology, health and fitness.

Related careers: Nutritionist, Dietician, Professional Bodybuilder, Pro- Athlete, Sports Medicine, Nursing.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

08 Educational Services

09 Health Services

11 Legal, Social and Recreational Services

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