1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2

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UNIT GROUP 3932 CLOTHING TRADES WORKERS

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:

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 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

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:

Milliner