8146 — Sewing machinists
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What this occupation covers
Sewing machinists sew and finish garments by hand or machine, rectify faults in manufactured textile goods and repair worn and damaged garments.
Typical duties
operates standard and specialised machines to sew, finish and repair garments and other textile, fabric, fur and skin products
examines fabrics of all types to identify imperfections and determine best method of repair
performs hand sewing tasks in the making, trimming and finishing of fur, sheepskin, leather, upholstery, mats, carpets, umbrellas and other textile products
embroiders decorative designs on textiles with machine stitching
routinely cleans and oils machine and reports or remedies any mechanical faults
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is received Off and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available at levels 1 and 2.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. 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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