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Core Tasks

  • Performs other tasks not elsewhere classified, for example, forms mounts for wigs, makes buttons, shapes hat brims, and staples seams of industrial gloves.
  • Shapes and steams fabric into hats or hoods and gives final shape to fibre helmets and felt hats.
  • Knits garments and other articles form yarn by machine or by hand.
  • Sets up and operates power and hand looms and machines to weave fibre into fabrics and carpets.
  • Examines sketches and draws out patterns for the manufacture of garments and upholstery.
  • Fills and stuffs cushions, quilts, soft toys and furniture.
  • Marks out, cuts and sews corsets, light clothing and hoods and aprons and makes and repairs sails, boat covers and other canvas goods.

Education Requirements

Level Percentage
Level 0 3.059738%
Level 1 3.266149%
Level 2 44.949005%
Level 3 20.483244%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 13.392424%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 11.886838%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 2.962603%

Salary Levels

£28,822.63

Potential Salary

£17,622.00

Entry Level Salary

£19,589.85

Average Salary

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Annual Openings

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