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Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production

Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP3006
State Code
BAW24
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 identify and describe the main structure and functions of the foot and to apply these principles to the design and production of footwear.The unit of competency applies to identifying the structure and functions of the foot and how normal footwear design features meet these requirements. The unit of competency does not cover abnormal anatomy or medical conditions affecting feet. The retailing, alteration and manufacture of footwear for clients needing shoes or prostheses for surgical and medical conditions are covered by the Medical Grade Footwear units and qualifications.The unit applies to small manufacturers making footwear by hand and dealing direct with the public.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the structure and functions of the foot
  • 1.1 Identify the main foot structures
  • 1.2 Describe functions of main foot muscles
  • 1.3 Describe functions of main tendons and ligaments in foot
  • 1.4 Identify the main functions of the foot
2 Identify the main features and functions of footwear
  • 2.1 Identify types of footwear and distinguish their different uses
  • 2.2 Describe main features of footwear
  • 2.3 Identify processes used to produce footwear features
  • 2.4 Identify examples of flat, wide and different sized feet where specialised footwear may be required
3 Assess the impact of footwear features
  • 3.1 Identify the effect of poor-fitting or poorly made shoes
  • 3.2 Relate features of footwear to foot function and structure
  • 3.3 Assess features of footwear product and their capacity to support ideal performance of foot
  • 3.4 Identify examples of possible surgical or medical conditions which would trigger referral to a medical practitioner, podiatrist or medical grade footwear practitioner
  • 3.5 Identify quality processes used in workplace to ensure production of optimal footwear products
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7286 LMTFP3006B Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification