CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS NEC

ANZSCO Code: 393299

This occupation group covers Clothing Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level

3

Group: CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS

ANZSCO Code: 3932

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

Indicative Skill Level

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

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)

Tasks Include
  • 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