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399434 Garment Technician

Collaborates with design teams through all aspects of technical product development, from design to manufacturing, to ensure accuracy of product measurement, quality construction, and fit of garments.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3994 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 3

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Role overview

Collaborates with design teams through all aspects of technical product development, from design to manufacturing, to ensure accuracy of product measurement, quality construction, and fit of garments.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
3
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group
399 Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3994 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers

Tasks

  • Interprets design sketches, sample articles and design specifications to create master patterns
  • Uses digital technology to create, modify and maintain patterns and pattern libraries
  • Collaborates with design team to develop technical specifications for the construction of garments
  • Conducts fittings and makes necessary design adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort of garments
  • Oversees the production process to ensure that garments are made according to specifications
  • Adjusts pattern sizes to create a full-size range for production and ensures that proportions are maintained across all sizes
  • Tests and evaluates samples and production pieces for construction integrity, sizing consistency and adherence to design specifications

Skill level guidance

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Compare OSCA 399434 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code399434 Garment Technician399431 Apparel Cutter399432 Canvas Goods Fabricator
Official role definitionCollaborates with design teams through all aspects of technical product development, from design to manufacturing, to ensure accuracy of product measurement, quality construction, and fit of garments.Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.Fabricates and repairs canvas and related products such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins, horse rugs and caravan annexes.
Skill levelSkill Level 3Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • Interprets design sketches, sample articles and design specifications to create master patterns
  • Uses digital technology to create, modify and maintain patterns and pattern libraries
  • Collaborates with design team to develop technical specifications for the construction of garments
  • Conducts fittings and makes necessary design adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort of garments
  • Consults customers to determine fabrics, styles and designs of garments
  • Examines patterns and fabrics to determine appropriate cutting methods
  • Measures, marks and secures fabric for cutting
  • Uses cutting tools to cut fabric
  • Consults clients to determine specifications for products
  • Measures and cuts canvas to required dimensions
  • Sews or welds canvas using machinery and hand tools
  • Repairs and waterproofs canvas products
Alternative titlesNot statedNot stated
  • Canvas Goods Maker

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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