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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.5 - measuring physical properties S2.5.1 - measuring dimensions and related properties Measure the human body for wearing apparel
Description
Measure the human body using conventional methods or scanning technologies.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- DressmakerDressmakers design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material for women and children. They prod…
- TailorTailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material, or make hats or wigs for men. They…
Optional for
- Protective clothing apparel manufacturerProtective clothing apparel manufacturers produce personal protective equipment (PPE) made of textiles. They produce wearing apparel resistant to different hazards (e.g. thermal, p…
- Costume attendantCostume attendants help dress actors and extras. They ensure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of the appearance of the performers. Costume…
Related skills
- Sew pieces of fabric
- Manufacture wearing apparel products
- Distinguish accessories
- Distinguish fabrics
- Cut fabrics
- Assist with dressing
- Bundle fabrics
- Standard sizing systems for clothing
- Make made-to-measure garments
- Create patterns for garments
- Manage briefs for clothing manufacturing
- Analyse scanned data of the body
Last updated on February 18, 2026
