OSCA occupation

399437 Shoemaker

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

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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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 393114 Shoemaker Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

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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

Measures customers' feet for shoe size
Designs patterns and prototypes of shoes
Cuts and shapes shoe components to desired specifications
Assembles shoes using adhesives, rivets or stitching
Repairs shoes by replacing components
Provides shoe care advice to customers

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Compare OSCA 399437 with related occupations

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

Comparison point	Current code399437 Shoemaker	399431 Apparel Cutter	399432 Canvas Goods Fabricator
Official role definition	Makes and repairs boots or shoes.	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 level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Measures customers' feet for shoe size Designs patterns and prototypes of shoes Cuts and shapes shoe components to desired specifications Assembles shoes using adhesives, rivets or stitching	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 titles	Not stated	Not stated	Canvas Goods Maker

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

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Official source

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

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