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Upholsterer (393311)

TRASkill Level 3STSOL

Description

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

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • 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

Alternative Titles

  • • Furniture Upholsterer
  • • Mattress Maker

Assessment Documents

  • Trade qualification
  • Employment evidence
  • Portfolio (if required)
  • Passport
  • English test
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Upholsterer (ANZSCO 393311) | Australian Occupation Guide