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Textiles, Garments and Related Trades

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of textiles and related craft occupations.

Daily Tasks

  • Performs other tasks not elsewhere classified, for example, forms mounts for wigs, makes buttons, shapes hat brims, and staples seams of industrial gloves.
  • Shapes and steams fabric into hats or hoods and gives final shape to fibre helmets and felt hats.
  • Knits garments and other articles form yarn by machine or by hand.
  • Sets up and operates power and hand looms and machines to weave fibre into fabrics and carpets.
  • Examines sketches and draws out patterns for the manufacture of garments and upholstery.
  • Fills and stuffs cushions, quilts, soft toys and furniture.
  • Marks out, cuts and sews corsets, light clothing and hoods and aprons and makes and repairs sails, boat covers and other canvas goods.

£21,384

Entry Level Salary

£23,796.79

Average Salary

£36,363.99

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

28

Past two years

14

This year

105

7 year projection

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

3%

Level 1

3%

Level 2

45%

Level 3

20%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

13%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

12%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

3%

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