Overview
Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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
Specialisations
- Pattern Grader (Clothing)
- Patternmaker-Grader
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
4 courses found.
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MST40122: Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology
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MST31022: Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
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MST30222: Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
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MST20722: Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
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