Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in textiles, clothing and footwear

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MST30222

Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Traineeship
3 years
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker
MSF30722

Certificate III in Upholstery
Traineeship
3 years
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer
MST40119

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

Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker
MST50122

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
On Campus
18 months
  • 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
MSTSS00017

Sample Machining Skill Set
On Campus
2 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist
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