DesignISCO 7318

Carpet handicraft worker

Carpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting techniques. They can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.

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Rate 5 of the 11 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

manufacture textile floor coverings

use traditional carpet making techniques

use textile technique for hand-made products

control textile process

produce textile designs

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (11)

properties of textile materialsproperties of textile materialsThe characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repel...types of textile fibrestypes of textile fibresThe variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.types of carpettypes of carpetDifferent types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.manufacture textile floor coveringsmanufacture textile floor coveringsProduce textile floor coverings by tending machines, sewing parts, and applying finishing touches to products such as carpets, rugs, and made up textile floor covering articles.use traditional carpet making techniquesuse traditional carpet making techniquesCreate carpets using traditional or local techniques. Use methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create handicraft carpets from wool or other textiles.use textile technique for hand-made productsuse textile technique for hand-made productsUsing textile technique to produce hand-made products, such as carpets, tapestry, embroidery, lace, silk screen printing, wearing apparel, etc.control textile processcontrol textile processPlanning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.produce textile designsproduce textile designsDraw sketches for textile design, by hand or on computer, using specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.decorate textile articlesdecorate textile articlesDecorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines. Decorate textile articles with ornaments, braided cords, golden yarns, soutaches, jewellery, and cristals.cut textilescut textilesCut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.create patterns for textile productscreate patterns for textile productsCreate a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.
Optional (13) — show
knitting machine technologyknitting machine technologyManufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.textile industrytextile industryMajor textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.textile technologiestextile technologiesTextile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.furniture, carpet and lighting equipment productsfurniture, carpet and lighting equipment productsThe offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.tufting technologytufting technologyThe application of tufting technology to the production of pile fabrics such as carpets.monitor textile manufacturing developmentsmonitor textile manufacturing developmentsKeep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.manufacture knitted textilesmanufacture knitted textilesPerform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.ensure health and safety in manufacturingensure health and safety in manufacturingEnsure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.maintain machinerymaintain machineryMaintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tool...tend weaving machinestend weaving machinesOperate weaving machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.place orders for textile materialsplace orders for textile materialsSelect and purchase fabrics and textile products in accordance to stock availability.use weaving machine technologiesuse weaving machine technologiesOperate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.work in textile manufacturing teamswork in textile manufacturing teamsWork harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a carpet handicraft worker do?

Carpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting techniques. They can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.

What skills does a carpet handicraft worker need?

A carpet handicraft worker needs 11 essential skills, including properties of textile materials, types of textile fibres, types of carpet, manufacture textile floor coverings, use traditional carpet making techniques.

Will AI replace carpet handicraft worker jobs?

The AI disruption score for carpet handicraft worker is 38/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: types of textile fibres, types of carpet, furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products. Most resilient: use traditional carpet making techniques, cut textiles, use textile technique for hand-made products.

Quick Facts

SectorDesign
ISCO GroupHandicraft and printing workers
Essential Skills11

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