Industrial Textiles Fabricator (VIC)

Education and Training:

You can work as an industrial textiles fabricator without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. You may like to consider a VET qualification in textile fabrication. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

You can also become an industrial textiles fabricator through a traineeship in Textiles Fabrication. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your careers adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Certificate III in Textile Fabrication

Employment Opportunities:

Industrial textiles fabricators usually work in a factory environment, although they might also work for specialist fabrication enterprises such as sail lofts, shade cloth producers or manufacturers and repairers of canopies, blinds, awnings, tents, tarpaulins and other textile products. There are also opportunities for self-employment, which requires sales and customer service skills as well as craft skills.