399435 Leather Goods Maker

• Saddler

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Selects and prepares leather materials for fabrication and repair
• Cuts, shapes, and moulds leather articles according to patterns
• Assembles leather pieces using stitching, gluing, and other techniques
• Adds decorative elements to leather articles, such as embossing or engraving
• Repairs damaged leather articles, and applies finishes and polishes
• Inspects finished leather articles for quality
• Maintains and cleans leatherworking tools and equipment