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Attach non-slip sole or heel top piece

Attach non-slip sole or heel top piece

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFR2003
State Code
BAW17
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for covering a sole and heel by non-slip and long-wearing material.This unit of competency applies to all styles of synthetic and leather soled shoes.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 attach non-slip sole or heel top piece
  • 2.1 Inspect shoes, identify repair requirements and advise customer on 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 sole replacement and select, check and prepare appropriate tools and materials
  • 2.4 Apply workplace procedures
3 Prepare the shoe
  • 3.1 Select pre-cut sole sheet and cut non-slip sole and heel appropriate to the footwear shape and design
  • 3.2 Remove old top piece and non-slip sole back to waist using appropriate tools and methods, ensuring no damage to the shoe
  • 3.3 Scour and clean sole and heel area of shoe using appropriate hand and machine operations to ensure even finish
  • 3.4 Prepare and re-stitch original sole by building up edges, as required
4 Replace and finish sole and heel
  • 4.1 Apply adhesive evenly to both bottom of shoe and sole, leave to dry and reactivate the adhesive
  • 4.2 Position and attach non-slip sole and top piece using manual and machine operations
  • 4.3 Trim back sole and heel by hand and machine, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Ink or stain sole and heel to match original shoe colour, polish and finish off as close to the original as possible prior to marking
  • 4.5 Check repaired shoes meet quality and enterprise standards
  • 4.6 Package, label and store repaired shoes and maintain records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7294 LMTFR2003A Attach non-slip sole or heel top piece Unit of competency