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393212 · ANZSCO 2022

Clothing Patternmaker

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

Description

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

Specialisations

  • Pattern Grader (Clothing)
  • Patternmaker-Grader

Unit group

3932 · Clothing Trades Workers

Description

Clothing Trades Workers prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 3

Australia

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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

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