Furrier (journeyman’s certificate)

A furrier manufactures fur clothing and advises customers in regard to choice of hides; manufactures and carries out alterations to clothing under production. Repairs, alterations and maintenance of the garments. Key tasks include:

• Sorting and evaluation of of the quality and distinctive character of skin
• Preparation and assembly of hides by various methods
• Advice and making repairs and alterations, and dry-cleaning
• Calculating the cost of planned projects
• Storage of fur clothing in refrigerated warehouses
• Customer service
• Use of chemical substances to satisfy regulations in regard to health, safety and environmental requirements

You must have an appreciation of fashion trends, colour and form, be able to work on your own and get along with all kinds of people.