5419 — Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.

What this occupation covers

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of textiles and related craft occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 541: Textiles, garments and related trades.

Typical duties

marks out, cuts and sews corsets, light clothing and hoods and aprons and makes and repairs sails, boat covers and other canvas goods

fills and stuffs cushions, quilts, soft toys and furniture

examines sketches and draws out patterns for the manufacture of garments and upholstery

sets up and operates power and hand looms and machines to weave fibre into fabrics and carpets

knits garments and other articles form yarn by machine or by hand

shapes and steams fabric into hats or hoods and gives final shape to fibre helmets and felt hats

performs other tasks not elsewhere classified, for example, forms mounts for wigs, makes buttons, shapes hat brims, and staples seams of industrial gloves

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry does not depend on academic qualifications. Training is mainly on-the-job although relevant vocational courses and qualifications are available in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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