Upholsterer

ANZSCO 393311

Description

Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Specialisations

• Furniture Upholsterer
• Mattress Maker

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 3933 Upholsterers

 

 

Description

make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

 

 

Tasks

• conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
• making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
• removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture
• securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
• measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
• seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
• attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
• padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
• may finish wooden surfaces on furniture
• may remove stains from fabric

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)  

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register 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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 393311 Upholsterer

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP