Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Curtain Installer

A Curtain Installer hangs window fittings, liaises with clients, takes measurements, and ensures precise installations with strong customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Upholsterer

An Upholsterer builds and repairs furniture with soft materials, focusing on items like chairs and sofas while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Avg yearly income $67,964
Skill level Beginner

Curtain Maker

A Curtain Maker crafts window fittings to specifications, takes measurements, sews products, and ensures high-quality results for clients.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

TCF Mechanic

A TCF Mechanic repairs and maintains textiles, clothing, and footwear equipment, requiring technical skills, multitasking, and strong communication for team collaboration.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Textile Designer

A Textile Designer creates fabrics using various techniques, experimenting with colours and materials, while managing time, marketing, and communication.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Sail Maker

A Sail Maker creates sails, prepares patterns, takes measurements, and adapts designs, requiring technical skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and customer service focus.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Pattern Maker

A Pattern Maker designs and cuts patterns for clothing, prepares samples, and adjusts designs, requiring technical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication.

Avg yearly income $76,960
Skill level Beginner

Leather Worker

A Leather Worker crafts leather products, cuts materials, uses patterns or custom designs, and markets items, requiring creativity, technical skills, attention to detail, and organisation.

Avg yearly income $71,500
Skill level Beginner

Sewing Machinist

A Sewing Machinist operates sewing machines to produce fabric items, requiring technical skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $52,520
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in textiles, clothing and footwear

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry
On Campus, Traineeship
64 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Formwork Carpenter Curtain Installer
Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Construction Worker Shopfitter Blinds Installer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Formwork Carpenter Curtain Installer Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Construction Worker Shopfitter Blinds Installer + 5 more
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Supervisor
Electrical Designer Control Technician Forklift Mechanic EEHA Inspector TCF Mechanic Engineer Watchkeeper Security System Installer
+ 7 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer
Production Engineer Paper Mill Worker Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Process Worker Production Technician Pharmaceutical Production Worker Furniture Polisher Bicycle Assembler Toolmaker Driller Offsider Geological Technician TCF Mechanic Aircraft Surface Finisher Bicycle Sales Assistant Water Treatment Supervisor Factory Worker Polymer Technician Sail Maker Chemical Engineer Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Seafood Distributor Loader Operator Production Planner Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Craftsperson Cotton Ginner Production Operator Brake Press Operator Sandblaster General Hand Quality Control Analyst Quality Assurance Specialist Mechanical Designer Laboratory Analyst
+ 36 more
MST30222

Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,084
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker
MSF30722

Certificate III in Upholstery
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,242
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Motor Trimmer
Curtain Maker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Motor Trimmer Curtain Maker + 1 more
CPC31220

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 48 months
$0 - $17,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plasterer Wall and Ceiling Installer Painter and Decorator
Curtain Installer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plasterer Wall and Ceiling Installer Painter and Decorator Curtain Installer + 1 more
AUR30620

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $27,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Mechanical Technician Diagnostic Technician
Hydrogen Engineer Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprentice Caravan Mechanic Senior Automotive Mechanic Windscreen Fitter Motor Trimmer Trailer Technician Forklift Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic TCF Mechanic Engineer Watchkeeper Motorsport Mechanic Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Panel Beater Light Vehicle Mechanic Vehicle Body Builder Tyre Fitter Electric Vehicle Technician
+ 20 more
MSF20313

Certificate II in Furniture Making
On Campus
4 - 6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Joiner Apprentice Cabinet Maker Apprentice Furniture Maker
Upholsterer Curtain Maker Picture Framer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Joiner Apprentice Cabinet Maker Apprentice Furniture Maker Upholsterer Curtain Maker Picture Framer + 3 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Design Assistant Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Games Animator Technical Artist Set Designer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
MSF40122

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Upholsterer Curtain Maker Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Property Stylist Design Consultant
+ 9 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Textile Designer Fine Artist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Textile Designer Fine Artist + 6 more
CUA60720

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Freelance Artist Design Assistant
Textile Designer Magazine Stylist
+ 2 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Freelance Artist Design Assistant Textile Designer Magazine Stylist + 2 more
MSF30122

Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Blended, Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $3,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Polisher Curtain Installer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Polisher Curtain Installer
MST40119

Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Textile Designer Footwear Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Textile Designer Footwear Designer
MST31022

Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $13,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker

Bachelor of Fashion Design
On Campus
3 years
$53,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Fashion Merchandiser Fashion Consultant
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Fashion Merchandiser Fashion Consultant Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant + 3 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design)
On Campus
3 years
$16,614
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant
Costume Designer Production Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant Costume Designer Production Designer + 2 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)
On Campus
3 years
$16,614
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant
Costume Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant Costume Designer + 1 more
MST50122

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $13,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Fashion Merchandiser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Fashion Merchandiser

Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
On Campus
3 years
$59,185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant
Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker Costume Designer Craftsperson Event Stylist Footwear Designer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Milliner Assistant Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker Costume Designer Craftsperson Event Stylist Footwear Designer + 7 more
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