Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

General context
Work involves the preparation, cuttings and sewing of custom shoe components
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation
The competencies apply to workplace activities associated with producing custom-made shoes
Degree of complexity will relate to leather and other materials being used and intricacy of design
Interpreting measurements into a pattern may relate to special individual requirements, such as design features, posture, shape, etc.
Competency must be demonstrated in the performance of operations, machines and processes associated with stuff cutting, making of soles, sole and heel units, insoles, etc.
Competency must be demonstrated in a range of operations which may include lining stitching, back seaming, zigzagging, binding, bar tacking, etc.
Safety procedures and practices when working with cutting and sewing equipment are as specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
Documentation procedures apply to the range of paperwork and documentation normally used within the enterprise
The competencies are applied under general guidance on progress and outcomes
Knowledge and skills are applied to a wide range of tasks, roles and/or functions
The competencies are used within routines, methods and procedures

Sources of information/documents may include
Customer/s measurements and requirements
Work specifications
Design sketches and drawings
Organisation work procedures
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the development and production of custom- made shoes
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practices
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation

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 of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

cut leather and other materials
prepare and sew the upper
prepare and make components
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

shoe construction methods
characteristics of typical leathers, fabrics and other materials used in shoe production
operating procedures for cutting and machining leather
quality standards and leather handling procedures
material flaws of leather including veins, growth marks, tick and scars
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
workplace procedures
reporting processes
relevant OH&S legislation and codes of practice

Underpinning skills to:

operation of various shoe production machines and processes
apply all the relevant safety practices when working in the leather goods production industry
communicate effectively with clients, individuals, work groups and supervisors
maintain records
select, interpret and apply procedures and processes
prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the preparation of components for custom-made shoes
Includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, customer requirements, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and organising work
interpreting design requirements
completing tasks
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)