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Produce custom-made medical grade footwear

Produce custom-made medical grade footwear

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTMF6005A
State Code
W7404
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Original Release Date
16/07/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to produce custom-made medical grade footwear.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clarify client order
  • 1.1 Job requirements and order form is reviewed to confirm that all required information has been provided prior to manufacture
  • 1.2 Client is consulted, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information
2 Determine resources required to manufacture medical grade footwear
  • 2.1 Availability of materials of the type and quality required to manufacture footwear components are confirmed
  • 2.2 Materials to make footwear components are selected to match design requirements
  • 2.3 Special or 'one-off' materials are ordered from appropriate suppliers and availability within specified timelines is confirmed
3 Check the shoe last if manufactured elsewhere
  • 3.1 The last is checked to confirm that it complies with order form and is free of construction faults
  • 3.2 Specific design and construction features of the last are discussed with other medical grade footwear practitioners if required
  • 3.3 Assistance in conducting a trial last fitting (pre-pattern) is provided, if required
4 Check pattern and conduct trial pattern fitting
  • 4.1 The pattern is reviewed to ensure compliance with order form and last construction
  • 4.2 Design features and use of pattern are clarified with pattern maker or client, as required
  • 4.3 Trial pattern fitting is conducted, if necessary
5 Construct and finish footwear
  • 5.1 A mock-up of the design is made to clarify order specifications, if necessary
  • 5.2 Appropriate techniques needed to produce the footwear are selected to ensure achievement of design specifications
  • 5.3 Equipment is checked to confirm compliance with manufacturer operating procedures and OHS practices
  • 5.4 All pieces are cut from the patterns and upper is sewn and closed
  • 5.5 Componentry is prepared, cut and built, including innersoles and orthotic componentry
  • 5.6 Footwear is prepared and lasted
  • 5.7 Sole, heel and build-up are constructed and bottom attached, including external raisers, as required
  • 5.8 Liaison occurs with relevant personnel during the production of the custom-made medical grade shoes
  • 5.9 Finishing off is carried out, final components added and product given final check to ensure compliance with established quality standards prior to delivery to client as appropriate
6 Perform record keeping procedures
  • 6.1 Client files are maintained
  • 6.2 Administrative tasks are completed
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Materials may include:
a full range of conventional leathers
appropriate textiles, plastic sheeting, appropriate padding, reinforcement
sole and related materials
fastening or closing devices
other specific items such as adhesives, threads and steel toe caps
other new materials as developed
Last may include:
plaster
wood
polyester-nylon
expandable foams
casting polyurethane
Footwear components may include:
soles
insoles
heels
unit soles
ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) branded outsoles
TPR material soles
rubber soles
toe puffs
counters
eyelets
Equipment may include:
hand tools
vacuum forming and heat moulding equipment
sewing machines
sanders and polishers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret order form for footwear construction
identify timelines
determine resources required to meet design and construction requirements
identify special construction details and constraints
construct components
assemble footwear
finish final product and ensure quality
communicate effectively with medical grade footwear practitioners, podiatrists or other order originators as required
apply OHS policies in work operations
maintain accurate records
apply administrative functions related to the construction of custom-made medical grade footwear
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYP82 LMTPDMF07A Produce custom-made medical grade footwear Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA08 MSTMF4009 Produce custom-made medical grade footwear Unit of competency
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