6618-Handicraft Workers in Textile, Leather and Related Materials

Job Title: 

Handicraft Workers in Textile, Leather and Related Materials

Job Description: 

Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials apply traditional techniques and patterns to produce woven fabrics, knitted, embroidered, woven and other garments and articles for household use, as well as traditional footwear, handbags, belts and other accessories.

Tasks: 

Cleaning and fluffing textile fibres

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

305 - Fine and Studio Art

Specific Occupations: 

661801 - Textile, Leather and Related Materials Handicraft Workers
Description : Applies traditional techniques and patterns to produce woven fabrics, knitted, embroidered, woven and other garments and articles for household use, as well as traditional footwear, handbags, belts and other accessories.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Carpet Weaver, Carpets Handicraft Worker, Cloth Weaver, Hand Knitter, Knitter, Leather Handicraft Worker, Loom Threader, Tapestry Maker, Textile Fibre Comber, Textile Fibre Drawer, Textile Fibre Rover, Textiles Handicraft Worker, Thread and Yarn Spinner

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa