Overview
Canvas Goods Fabricators fabricate and repair canvas and related products such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins, horse rugs and caravan annexes.
Day-to-day
- cuts and prepares canvas to design specifications, patterns and drawings
- sews, glues and rivets sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
- attaches grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
- fabricates sails.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
To become a Canvas Goods Fabricator
You can work as a Canvas Goods Fabricator without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate III in textile fabrication might be helpful.