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3931 Canvas and Leather Goods Makers

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021

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.

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:

  • NZQF 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:

  • 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

Occupations:

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

393111 Canvas Goods Fabricator

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
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