323215: Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic

Labour market

Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

323215

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3232

Metal Fitters and Machinists

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 323215 identifies Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Metal Fitters and Machinists unit group (3232), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Sets up, adjusts and maintains industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear. Common specialisations include Loom Tuner, Sewing Machine Mechanic, Textile Machine Mechanic.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketTextile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is not in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways6 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Metal Fitters and Machinists unit group earn an average of $2,487 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,382 per week and male workers average $2,492 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 40.5 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,487

↑ 73% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,382

↑ 66% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,492

↑ 74% above national avg

Average age

40.5 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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