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Leather Worker

A Leather Worker crafts leather products, cuts materials, uses patterns or custom designs, and markets items, requiring creativity, technical skills, attention to detail, and organisation.

How do I become a leather worker

Get qualified to work as a leather worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Common questions

In Australia, a full time Leather Worker generally earns $1,375 per week ($71,500 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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Employment numbers have remained stable in this industry in recent years. There are currently 480 people working as a Leather Worker in Australia, compared to 450 five years ago. Leather Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Leather Worker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Leather Production. This course covers a range of topics including taking measurements, estimating and costing jobs, grading leather, cutting leather by hand, supervising leather production, onsite safety and using machinery and production equipment.

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Leather Worker careers

A Leather Worker makes a range of products from leather materials. You might source and prepare leather for your pieces and cut material to size. You might use existing patterns for your products or come up with your own designs. Leather Workers may use embellishments for their pieces and market them for sale.

Leather Workers should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important you can communicate well with customers and understand their needs. Leather Workers should be creative and able to adapt their skills to meet the individual needs of their clients. You’ll need to be organised and able to meet customer timeframes.