Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades

This industry is very small, with employees working in most parts of Australia. Most Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trade Workers work in Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and Other Services sectors.

Minimum requirements for skilled animal and horticultural trade workers include a diploma and relevant experience.

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Canvas Goods Fabricator

ANZSCO ID 393111

Job Description

Construct and repair boots, shoes, leather goods, canvas and sailcloth articles, and related products.

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Leather Goods Maker

ANZSCO ID 393112

Job Description

build, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.

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Sailmaker

ANZSCO ID 393113

Job Description

make sails for the sailing industry, which involves sail making, design, construction, and machining.

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Shoemaker

ANZSCO ID 393114

Job Description

Makes shoes and boots using hand and machine tools

Specialisation

• Medical Grade Shoemaker

• Shoe Repairer

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Apparel Cutter

ANZSCO ID 393211

Job Description

mark and cut fabrics and apparel

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Clothing Patternmaker

ANZSCO ID 393212

Job Description

Sketch and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts.

Specialisation

• Pattern Grader (Clothing)

• Patternmaker -Grader

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Dressmaker or Tailor

ANZSCO ID 393213

Job Description

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Specialisation

• Costume Maker

• Wardrobe Assistant

• Wardrobe Coordinator

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Clothing Trades Workers (nec)

ANZSCO ID 393299

Job Description

This occupation group covers Clothing Trades Workers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include:

Specialisation

• Fur Cutter 

• Fur Matcher 

• Furrier 

• Milliner

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Upholsterer

ANZSCO ID 393311

Job Description

create, repair, and replace upholstery for household furniture and transportation vehicle

Specialisation

• Furniture Upholsterer

• Mattress Maker