Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Furnishings
If you wear it, sit on it or walk in it, then it has been supplied by a business in this industry, one of over 4000 operating in Australia, employing more than 35,000 people.
Increasing competition from imports and rapidly changing consumer tastes and fashions have reshaped the way the industry works. Innovative strategies have been adopted focusing on product design, development and ingenuity. High value added products dominate the market with sophisticated branding and expanded exports.
As a result, jobs within the industry have shifted away from process activities to focus on technology and design, supply and marketing. Business knowledge is essential including export market research, financial, political and cultural issues, and supply chain management.
TAFE NSW courses give you both the high level of technical skill and the business know-how you need to succeed in today's competitive international market.
