2 Related Skilled Trades for Fabric, fur and leather cutters

The following trades are related to this occupation:

  • Horse Harness Maker

    Service Voluntary Certification

    Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

    Training Hours: Complete 7,400 hours of on-the-job training and two 10-week in-class technical training sessions for this apprenticeship.

    Horse harness makers identify and select quality leathers to cut and stitch to the scale and size of harness parts, diagnose worn and defective harness parts and components, and create a template to modify or replace missing or damaged components. Harness makers also black and slick leathers and complete all finishing techniques for their products.

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  • Saddlery

    Service Voluntary Certification

    Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

    Training Hours: Complete 5,440 hours of on-the-job training and 560 hours of in-class technical training for this apprenticeship.

    Saddlers supply horse-riding gear. They design, manufacture, rebuild, and repair saddles, saddle trees, and harnesses. They also work on riding boots and other tack for all equestrian activities.

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