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upholsterer

Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering.

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DESCRIPTION

Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the upholstery of objects with materials such as fabrics, leather, suede or cotton. Upholsterers install the webbings and springs necessary to cover the material.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sew textile-based articles
sew pieces of fabric
create patterns for textile products
OPTIONALOptional competences
clean furniture
handle delivery of furniture goods
paint decorative designs

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Skills overview

38total
12 essential
26 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 12 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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