Upholsterers make, install and attach the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture and vehicles. They may also make canvas products.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaiwhakapaipai uhinga waka mahi ko te waihanga, te whakamau, me te whakapiri kowiri, whakapuru, whakapaparanga me nga uhinga o nga taonga a-whare, waka hoki.
Entry Requirements
To become a furniture upholsterer you need to complete an apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Upholstery.
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Pay
Salaries vary, but upholsterers usually earn between $18,000 and $40,000 per year, depending on their level of skill and experience.
Job Outlook
Since 2001, the number of people working as upholsterers has fallen slightly.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
