Summary Alterations Dressmaker in British Columbia

Find key facts and figures about working as an alterations dressmaker. 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

$20.48/hour

Median wage in British Columbia

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in British Columbia

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Jobs

15 jobs

advertised in British Columbia

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Competencies

  • Operation and Control
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Management of Personnel Resources

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