Unit of competency Outline
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Fit custom-made footwear
Fit custom-made footwear
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP4005
MSTFP4005
State Code
BAW21
BAW21
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for the trialling and fitting of custom-made footwear.The unit of competency applies to the trialling and fitting of custom-made shoes with the client. Discretion and judgement may be required for both self and others in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.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 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to fit custom-made footwear
- 2.1 Review client measurements and construction specifications to confirm all required information has been provided
- 2.2 Conduct a trial last fitting to check last for fit and function
- 2.3 Make modifications to last in consultation with client to achieve design and construction specifications
- 2.4 Make a mock-up or diagnostic fitting in line with specifications
- 2.5 Evaluate diagnostic fitting and review proposed construction and materials
3 Conduct trial fittings
- 3.1 Fit custom-made footwear and consult client for further adjustments
- 3.2 Conduct diagnostic trial fitting of custom-made footwear to reflect real-life usage, ease of fitting, and compliance with design and production specifications
- 3.3 Identify required adjustments in discussion with client
- 3.4 Use discretion, judgement and effective interpersonal communication to interact with client and resolve problems
4 Conduct client follow up
- 4.1 Take measurements of foot and footwear and compare to previous findings
- 4.2 Take new measurements, if required, to confirm or establish required modifications to footwear
- 4.3 Maintain consultation with client throughout fitting processes and act upon follow-up accordingly
5 Document outcomes of follow-up
- 5.1 Record information relating to client measurements, trial fittings and modifications
- 5.2 Prepare specifications for the development of new footwear or modification of existing footwear
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7291 | LMTFP4005A | Fit custom-made footwear | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDH3 | MST40316 | Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear | Qualification |