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Hand last shoe

Hand last shoe

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP3002
State Code
BAW29
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers skills and knowledge required to last shoes using hand processes.The unit applies to work involving the hand lasting of shoes, which requires operator dexterity and accuracy in regard to positioning and guiding of work. It involves working independently and being accountable for own results, including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes, and setting and working to deadlines.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 hand last shoe
  • 2.1 Receive and check work bundle against ticket information, assess quality of component parts and take any follow-up action according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue
  • 2.3 Lay out work pieces in correct sequence and check tools
  • 2.4 Check last or foot form before attaching insole and check upper for sizes
3 Hand last shoe
  • 3.1 Attach insole to last by hand, positioning it to shape of last and to match size and pairs
  • 3.2 Position toes and upper
  • 3.3 Position upper precisely and manipulate through lasting process, check for correct operations and adjust, as required, to achieve quality requirements and to reflect construction technique
  • 3.4 Make adjustments as required to achieve placement
  • 3.5 Attach shanks and stiffeners and apply staples, as required
4 String last, as required
  • 4.1 Punch holes in shoe bottom by hand or by machine, as required
  • 4.2 Place upper on last and secure upper in place by tacks
  • 4.3 Stitch opposite holes and pull tight by hand or machine using waxed string and remove tacks
5 Check and despatch completed work
  • 5.1 Assess quality and bundle, stack, store or despatch completed work according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Identify and record production faults and take appropriate action
  • 5.3 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7282 LMTFP3002B Hand last shoe Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification