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Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components

Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP4003
State Code
BAW22
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
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components.This unit of competency applies to the preparation, cutting and sewing of custom-made shoe components, including stuff cutting, making or modification of lasts, making of soles, sole and heel units, and insoles. Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes. The unit of competency applies to workplace activities associated with producing custom-made shoes and the degree of complexity will relate to leather and other materials being used and intricacy of design. 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 Confirm custom-made footwear requirements
  • 2.1 Review and confirm client requirements and design specifications
  • 2.2 Determine materials required for production, confirm availability and order special or one-off materials from appropriate suppliers
  • 2.3 Review pattern to ensure compliance with design requirements
  • 2.4 Clarify design features with patternmaker, if required, and identify technical aspects of production
3 Prepare shoe last
  • 3.1 Construct an original last from selected materials to produce a last with the desired shape and dimensions
  • 3.2 Make inside build-ups (additions), form to the last and shape to comply with design specifications
  • 3.3 Trial fit build-up components to review fit and function, modify if required, and attach
  • 3.4 Check the last and any build-up components, and make adjustments and refinements, if necessary, in line with design requirements and established production standards
  • 3.5 Check shoe last for construction faults and compliance with design specifications
4 Prepare and make components
  • 4.1 Prepare components according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Correct size cut pieces, mark, count and stamp according to work ticket and to workplace specifications
  • 4.3 Prepare components using appropriate method and equipment and according to workplace requirements
5 Cut or click leather
  • 5.1 Cut parts manually or by machine to enterprise quality standards in relation to material flaws and individual pairs selected
  • 5.2 Click pairs and cut manually or by machine to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance
  • 5.3 Check work against pattern and design requirements
6 Prepare and make the upper
  • 6.1 Prepare upper according to workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Process upper manually or by machine
  • 6.3 Machine seams and trim threads to achieve specified results
  • 6.4 Check upper against pattern and design requirements
7 Conduct final quality check for operations
  • 7.1 Check final product meets workplace quality requirements
  • 7.2 Deal with production faults in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 7.3 Bundle uppers and component parts, stack, store or despatch in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 7.4 Document process and faults
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7289 LMTFP4003A Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification