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

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers prepare patterns and materials for fabricating and repairing garments, shoes, covers for furniture and other fabric, leather and canvas goods.

Indicative Skill Level:

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.

Tasks Include:

  • 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

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