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Produce custom-made medical grade footwear

Produce custom-made medical grade footwear

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTMF4009
State Code
OBA08
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2019
Original Release Date
25/07/2019
Nominal Hours
80
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce custom-made medical grade footwear, including shoe types that consist of slip-on, shoe, boot, sandal, inner shoe and orthotic incorporation.Work is generally conducted in a small business situation. The unit may apply to a sole practitioner, or someone working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify client order
  • 1.1 Confirm required information has been provided in job requirements and order form
  • 1.2 Consult other parties to clarify or provide additional information about medical grade footwear requirements
2. Determine resources required to manufacture medical grade footwear
  • 2.1 Confirm availability of materials of type and quality required to manufacture footwear components
  • 2.2 Select materials to match design requirements of footwear components
  • 2.3 Order special or one-off materials from suppliers and confirm availability within specified timelines
3. Check shoe last and pattern
  • 3.1 Check the last to confirm that it complies with order form and is free of construction faults
  • 3.2 Conduct a trial last fitting prior to cutting pattern
  • 3.3 Clarify design features with client and cut pattern
4. Construct and finish footwear
  • 4.1 Make mock-up of design to order specifications
  • 4.2 Check equipment to confirm compliance with manufacturer operating procedures and WHS practices
  • 4.3 Cut required footwear pieces from patterns and sew and close upper
  • 4.4 Prepare, cut and build componentry, including inner soles and orthotic componentry
  • 4.5 Prepare and last footwear
  • 4.6 Construct sole, heel and build-up and attach bottom, including external raisers, as required
  • 4.7 Liaise with relevant personnel during production of custom-made medical grade shoes to confirm details
  • 4.8 Undertake finishing off, add final components and check product to ensure compliance with established quality standards prior to process end
  • 4.9 Complete record keeping procedures and administrative tasks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7404 LMTMF6005A Produce custom-made medical grade footwear Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification