WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered furniture such as chairs, sofas and beds.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• confers with clients or supervisors to determine style, size, materials and cost for furniture items
• measures and cuts covering and padding materials
• seams cushions and joins sections of covering material
• secures material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
• attaches ornamental trims, braids and buttons to covers or frames
• removes coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture items
• removes and replaces defective springs or installs new ones
• makes and repairs wooden frames
• may finish wooden surfaces on furniture
• may remove stains from fabric