Leather goods makers make and repair leather articles such as handbags, wallets, gloves, belts, harnesses and saddlery (horse riding equipment). Leather goods makers may specialise in saddlery, harnesses and horse blankets, footwear, hats, whips, clothing, upholstery or special leather goods.
Job Duties:
Cuts and prepares leather to design specifications, patterns and drawings.
Joins parts of leather articles using rivets, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive.
Restores and repairs leather articles.
Designs patterns and prototypes of boots and shoes.
Makes and grades patterns using manual and computerised methods.
Clicks synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine.
Finishs products with stain, dye, polish or coats of lacquer
Alters and repairs footwear.
Employment Prospect
Leather goods makers are employed by leather companies, saddle makers, pastoral companies and craft workshops.
The Employment Facts of Leather Goods Makers in Australia:
Future Growth: Decline
Full-Time Share: 65%
Average Hours: 46
Employment by state:
ACT: 0.0%
NSW: 33.5%
NT: 1.2%
QLD: 277.8%
SA: 5.5%
TAS: 3.3%
VIC: 24.1%
WA: 4.5%
Education Requirement
You can work as a Leather Goods Maker without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A VETcertificate might be helpful. You can also become a truck driver through a traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Education Level:
Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 0.7%
Bachelor Degree: 7.3%
Diploma/Ad Diploma: 8.7%
Certificate III/IV: 34.9%
Year 12 and below: 48.4%
Related Course: VET Certificate in leather production.
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