These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study usually at Certificate III level, and on-the-job
training offered as an apprenticeship, is required.

Study requirements

At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:

Industrial Arts

School subjects that include some aspect of INDUSTRIAL ARTS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an industrial arts-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.

Duties and tasks of an Industrial Textiles Fabricator

Industrial textiles fabricators may perform the following tasks:

Specialisations

Sailmaker

A sailmaker prepares and installs marine vessel sails.

Shade Sail Manufacturer and Installer

A shade sail manufacturer and installer prepares and installs shade sail
products to Australian standards and client needs.