Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

UPHOLSTERERS make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have 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)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to 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