Upholsterers (ANZSCO 3933) are skilled professionals who specialize in making, rebuilding, and repairing upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds, and mattresses. They play a crucial role in the furniture industry, ensuring that these items are comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and durable.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Upholsterers unit group require a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Relevant experience of at least three years may substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. In some cases, additional on-the-job training and/or relevant experience may be required alongside the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• 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

Occupation:

• 393311 Upholsterer

393311 Upholsterer

An Upholsterer (ANZSCO 393311) is responsible for making, rebuilding, and repairing upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds, and mattresses. They possess a skill level of 3, indicating their expertise in this field.

Specializations:

• Furniture Upholsterer
• Mattress Maker

As skilled professionals, Upholsterers contribute significantly to the furniture industry by ensuring that upholstered articles are not only visually appealing but also comfortable and durable. Their expertise in materials, techniques, and craftsmanship allows them to transform furniture pieces into works of art.