Apparel Cutter – ANZSCO 393211

Description
Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.
Skill Level
3

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Skills Assessment Authority: TRA

Group: 3932 Clothing Trades Workers

Description
prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.
Tasks
  • 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
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.

Occupations in this Group
  • 393211 Apparel Cutter
  • 393212 Clothing Patternmaker
  • 393213 Dressmaker or Tailor
  • 393299 Clothing Trades Workers nec
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