Screening questions

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Type of Materials

Velvet or pile fabrics; Textiles and leather; Silk; Satin; Polyester or synthetic; Nylon; Cotton or synthetic; Furs and skins

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Area of Specialization Tailor; Milliner; Furrier; Seamstress

Area of Work Experience

Tailoring; Restyling; Repair; Dressmaking; Designing; Alterations

Specific Skills

Operate sewing machines or sew by hand; Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories; Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications; Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats; Fit, alter and repair garments as required; Mark, cut and sew fabric; Design patterns to fit measurements; Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit

Experience 5 years or more

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English