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TEXTILE, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR MECHANIC

ANZSCO 323215 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A textile, clothing and footwear mechanic sets up, adjusts and maintains industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear. In Australia a textile, clothing and footwear mechanic is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

  

 

Specialisations

 

  • Loom Tuner
  • Sewing Machine Mechanic
  • Textile Machine Mechanic

 

 

 

Occupation Lists
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Group: 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a textile, clothing and footwear mechanic in Australia is to fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.

 

Tasks

  • studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
  • fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
  • checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
  • setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
  • forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
  • cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
  • preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric
  • diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
  • may erect machines and equipment on-site

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the textile, clothing and footwear mechanic unit group (Group 3232) 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 within the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same textile, clothing and footwear mechanic group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic in Australia is $ 94,206 for male employees and $ 67,805 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 40.8 Females: 29.0 Persons: 40.6

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3232) Metal fitters and machinists - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.

 

 

 

Licensing and/or Professional Associations

 

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements. It may benefit to become a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation which could help with your employment and visa application prospects.

  

 

 

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