3931 CANVAS AND LEATHER GOODS MAKERS

CANVAS AND LEATHER GOODS MAKERS make and repair boots, shoes, leather goods, canvas and sailcloth articles, and related products.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit 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:

NZ Register 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:

• cutting and preparing canvas, leather and sailcloth to design specifications, patterns and drawings
• sewing, gluing and riveting sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
• attaching grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
• joining parts of leather articles using rivets, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
• restoring and repairing leather articles
• fabricating sails
• designing patterns and prototypes of boots and shoes
• making and grading patterns using manual and computerised methods
• clicking synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
• altering and repairing footwear

Related Occupations:

• 393111 Canvas GoodsFabricator
• 393112 Leather Goods Maker
• 393113 Sail Maker
• 393114 Shoemaker
  
  

393111 CANVAS GOODSFABRICATOR

Alternative Title: Canvas Goods Maker

Fabricates and repairs canvas and related products such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins, horse rugs and caravan annexes.

Skill Level: 3

393112 LEATHER GOODS MAKER

Fabricates and repairs leather articles such as wallets, cases, harnesses and saddlery.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Saddler

 

393113 SAIL MAKER

Fabricates and repairs sails and other articles from sailcloth.

Skill Level: 3

393114 SHOEMAKER

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Medical Grade Shoemaker
• Shoe Repairer

3932 CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS

CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit 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:

NZ Register 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:

• conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
• interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
• cutting out master patterns
• laying up and cutting fabric
• pinning, basting and draping garment parts
• sewing garments
• fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
• sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
• pressing and finishing work

Related Occupations:

• 393211 Apparel Cutter
• 393212 Clothing Patternmaker
• 393213 Dressmaker or Tailor
• 393299 Clothing Trades Workers nec
  
  

393211 APPAREL CUTTER

Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.

Skill Level: 3

393212 CLOTHING PATTERNMAKER

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Pattern Grader (Clothing)
• Patternmaker-Grader
  
  

393213 DRESSMAKER OR TAILOR

Makes, alters and repairs women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Costume Maker
• Wardrobe Assistant
• Wardrobe Coordinator
  
  

393299 CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS NEC

This occupation group covers Clothing Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Fur Cutter
• Fur Matcher
• Furrier
• Milliner

 

3933 UPHOLSTERERS

UPHOLSTERERS make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit 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:

NZ Register 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:

• conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
• making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
• removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture
• securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
• measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
• seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
• attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
• padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
• may finish wooden surfaces on furniture
• may remove stains from fabric

Related Occupation: 

• 393311 Upholsterer
  
  

393311 UPHOLSTERER

Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Furniture Upholsterer
• Mattress Maker

 

3941 CABINETMAKERS

CABINETMAKERS fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit 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:

NZ Register 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:

• examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
• marking out, cutting and shaping wood
• working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
• making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
• assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
• fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
• making frames for chairs and couches
• may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques

Related Occupation:

• 394111 Cabinetmaker
  
  

394111 CABINETMAKER

Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Antique Furniture Reproducer
• Antique Furniture Restorer
• Chair and Couch Maker
• Coffin Maker

 

3942 WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS

WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit 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:

NZ Register 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:

• studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
• operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
• removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
• applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
• fitting and fastening frame pieces
• mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Related Occupations:

• 394211 Furniture Finisher
• 394212 Picture Framer
• 394213 Wood Machinist
• 394214 Wood Turner
• 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
  
  

394211 FURNITURE FINISHER

Applies finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• French Polisher
  
  

394212 PICTURE FRAMER

Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.

Skill Level: 3

394213 WOOD MACHINIST

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Automatic Profile Sander Operator
• Copy Lathe Operator
• Edge Bander Operator
• Jigmaker (Wood)
• Panel Saw Operator
• Woodworking Machine Setter
  
  

394214 WOOD TURNER

Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.

Skill Level: 3

394299 WOOD MACHINISTS AND OTHER WOOD TRADES WORKERS NEC

This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Cane Furniture Maker
• Cooper
• Wood Model Maker