Occupation Description

Soft furnishing production workers are involved in all stages of production, from marking and cutting the fabric through to finishing the item. Soft furnishings may include cushions, sofa and couch components, and curtains and drapes.

Soft furnishing production workers may…

Personal Requirements

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Environment

Soft furnishing production workers can work in factories or at home using a range of specialist machines. With experience and possibly some further training you may choose to start your own business . Business success in soft furnishings, like all enterprises, depends as much on sales skills and customer service as on craft skills, and therefore some business skills training might be of benefit. There can also be considerable costs involved.

Training

You can sometimes work as a soft furnishing or curtain production worker without undertaking any formal training or qualifications however some employers will prefer that you do. To work as a soft furnishing or curtain production worker you will usually require a Certificate II in Soft Furnishing.

To become a soft furnishing or curtain making tradesperson you will have to complete an apprenticeship, Certificate III in Soft Furnishing.

Of course you can work at even higher levels within this occupation and sector . With experience and sometimes further training, soft furnishers may be promoted to the position of workshop supervisor (Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology) or manager (Diploma of Furnishing Technology), or set up their own business.

With further training and experience you can continue to progress along a career pathway that could see you in many senior management positions.

Certificate II in Soft Furnishing
Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

Earnings, Job and Employment Prospects

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