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Identify materials used in footwear production

Identify materials used in footwear production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP2001
State Code
BAW39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and describe materials used in the production of footwear.The unit of competency applies to identifying a range of materials used in the footwear industry and their uses. Materials include natural and synthetic materials, adhesives and components.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify characteristics of footwear materials
  • 1.1 Identify types and sources of materials used in footwear production
  • 1.2 Identify characteristics and uses of materials
  • 1.3 Identify handling and care requirements for materials
  • 1.4 Identify work health and safety (WHS) practices and workplace procedures relevant to materials uses
  • 1.5 Identify generic and trade names for materials
2 Identify performance of materials for footwear
  • 2.1 Distinguish physical properties and performance characteristics of various materials
  • 2.2 Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials
  • 2.3 Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects
  • 2.4 Identify types of surface finishes used on materials
  • 2.5 Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7270 LMTFP2001B Identify materials used in footwear production Unit of competency