1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 49 Other Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 494 Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons >> 4944 Leather Goods, Canvas Goods and Sail Makers >> 4944-11 Leather Goods Maker

4944-11	Leather Goods Maker
	Leather Worker

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

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

cuts and prepares leather to design specifications or drawings
sews, rivets or glues leather and fastens sections together
attaches fasteners, eyelets and other fittings or decorations
finishes edges and surfaces with beeswax or other preparations
restores and repairs leather articles
embosses with patterns, or dyes leather
prepares linings, fillings and other shaping or finishing materials
may insert card holders, plastic windows, other accessories and price tags or manufacturers' labels and care instructions into articles

Specialisations:
Saddler