Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in textiles, clothing and footwear

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Fashion Merchandiser
Visual Merchandiser Textile Designer Quality Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Fashion Merchandiser Visual Merchandiser Textile Designer Quality Controller + 3 more
MST30519

Certificate III in Leather Production
Apprenticeship
36 months
$12,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leather Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leather Worker
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
Sewing Machinist Fabricator Blinds Installer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker Sewing Machinist Fabricator Blinds Installer + 3 more
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 Leather Worker Sales Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Motor Trimmer Curtain Maker Leather Worker Sales Consultant + 3 more
MEM30719

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Apprenticeship, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $12,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright Assistant Shipwright
Marine Mechanic Craftsperson Upholsterer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright Assistant Shipwright Marine Mechanic Craftsperson Upholsterer + 3 more
CPC31220

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, 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 Construction Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plasterer Wall and Ceiling Installer Painter and Decorator Curtain Installer Construction Labourer + 2 more
AUR32320

Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
Blended, Traineeship
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motor Trimmer Upholsterer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motor Trimmer Upholsterer
MST20616

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
On Campus
25 weeks
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant
Fashion Merchandiser Sewing Machinist Production Worker Factory Worker Fashion Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Fashion Merchandiser Sewing Machinist Production Worker Factory Worker Fashion Designer + 5 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 Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Fine Artist Ceramic Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Fine Artist Ceramic Artist + 7 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Textile Designer Fine Artist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Art Studio Assistant Textile Designer Fine Artist + 3 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.
Freelance Artist Textile Designer Exhibition Designer
Illustrator Art Technician Art Gallery Assistant Multimedia Artist
+ 4 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Freelance Artist Textile Designer Exhibition Designer Illustrator Art Technician Art Gallery Assistant Multimedia Artist + 4 more
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 Production Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant CAD Operator Fashion Merchandiser
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Textile Designer Footwear Designer Production Assistant Fashion Design Assistant CAD Operator Fashion Merchandiser + 3 more
MST31022

Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 36 months
$2,352 - $13,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker Sewing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pattern Maker Sewing Machinist

Bachelor of Fashion Design
On Campus
3 years
$53,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Milliner Assistant Wardrobe Assistant
Textile Designer Costume Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Milliner Assistant Wardrobe Assistant Textile Designer Costume Designer + 2 more
MSTSS00015

Industrial Sewing Skill Set
On Campus
2 weeks
$613
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Operator Production Worker Sewing Machinist
Upholsterer Textile Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Operator Production Worker Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Textile Worker + 2 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)
On Campus
3 years
$16,614
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Visual Merchandiser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Visual Merchandiser
MST50122

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
On Campus
18 months
$7,805 - $13,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Fashion Merchandiser
Pattern Maker Quality Controller Textile Care Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Textile Designer Fashion Merchandiser Pattern Maker Quality Controller Textile Care Technician + 3 more

Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
On Campus
3 years
$59,185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant Pattern Maker
Costume Designer Footwear Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Wardrobe Assistant Pattern Maker Costume Designer Footwear Designer + 2 more
MST20722

Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $9,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Retail Assistant Sewing Machinist
Production Worker Production Assistant Wardrobe Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Retail Assistant Sewing Machinist Production Worker Production Assistant Wardrobe Assistant + 3 more
MSF30919

Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blinds Installer Curtain Installer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blinds Installer Curtain Installer
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