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Hand sew welt

Hand sew welt

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFR3003
State Code
BAW12
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to hand sew welting to a welt constructed shoe.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 hand sew welt
  • 2.1 Inspect shoes and advise customer on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing shoe repair
  • 2.2 Prepare and review job sheet to ensure all requirements are included
  • 2.3 Determine appropriate method of hand sewing welt replacement according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Cut original stitching from sole to welt and strip back sole to expose damaged welting
  • 2.5 Remove old stitching or welting and skive welt strip
3 Perform hand sewing
  • 3.1 Select and check needle type and size
  • 3.2 Reattach sole to welt and stitch to achieve specified results and quality expectations
  • 3.3 Trim threads, as required
4 Conduct final quality check
  • 4.1 Assess hand sewing operation meets workplace procedures and quality standards
  • 4.2 Document and take action to resolve faults or imperfections
  • 4.3 Clean, polish and finish off welt and shoe to match original shoe colour as close as possible
  • 4.4 Package label and store repaired shoes and record outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7299 LMTFR3003A Hand sew welt Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification