Summary Garment Alterationist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a garment alterationist. The following information is applicable to all Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200).
Description
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$18.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
20 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Operation and Control
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
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