New Zealand is recognised around the world for the quality of our wool and the knitted products, yarns and carpets manufactured from it.
The textile industry employs the latest technology, developed by leading edge research, to create products that are in demand worldwide.
Comprehensive training is required to build the practical skills and experience needed in this modern industry. From technical knowledge and application to team leadership and management, the textile industry needs people with the experience, the drive and the passion to take it into the future.
The types of jobs you can do in the textiles industry include:
- Yarn Processing
- Textile Testing
- Fibre Blending
- Woven and Knitted Fabric Production
- Woolscouring
- Tufted Carpet Manufacture
- Dyeing and Finishing
Workplace Training in the Textile Industry
ATITO, in conjunction with industry, has developed national certificates and diplomas for the textile sector.
Most training for the textile sector takes place on-the-job. Employees can have their skills and knowledge recognised by being assessed against industry unit standards and work towards gaining a national qualification. ATITO provides training support and assessment resources. Some qualifications also require trainees to complete unit standards outside work. These could either be unit standards covering technical knowledge or unit standards that complement the on-job training, such as unit standards in first line management.
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