Skills Garment Repair Seamstress near Vancouver (BC)

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a garment repair seamstress in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 6342).

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Building

Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.
  • Restoring and Repairing
    • Replacing worn or broken parts, adjusting and testing for function, appearance, operation or safety.
  • Constructing
    • Shaping, forming and joining building materials into a structure, or product according to specifications and plans.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.
  • Analyzing Information
    • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.
  • Advising and Consulting
    • Providing guidance and advice to enable decision-making about tasks, situations, and processes.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.
  • Processing Information
    • Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

Creative Expression

Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.
  • Designing
    • Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.
  • Client Service
    • Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.
  • Building and Construction
    • Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures such as highways, roads, mines or products.
  • Design
    • Knowledge of principles, techniques and tools applied in the development of precision technical plans, drawings and working models.
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