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Textile, Clothing And Footwear Mechanic

ANZSCO 323215

Employed

250

Part-time share

38%

Female share

9%

Median age

57 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanics set up, adjust and maintain industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.

What they typically do

  • Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up and sets controls for textile machines.
  • Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs.
  • May erect machines and equipment on-site.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
39.8%
QLD
26.3%
NSW
19.1%
WA
6%
SA
5.6%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
1.2%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Textile, Clothing And Footwear Mechanic.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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