Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers
Minor Group
ANZSCO CODE - 393

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• conferring with clients to determine styles, designs and articles to be fabricated
• cutting out master patterns
• cutting and preparing leather, canvas and sailcloth
• sewing, gluing and riveting leather and canvas
• lasting shoes and providing modifications and repairs to footwear
• sewing, fitting and altering garments
• measuring, cutting and covering furniture with materials
• padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses