Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:10 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Replace full sole and heel

Replace full sole and heel

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFR3001
State Code
BAW14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for the replacement of a shoe sole and heel using a variety of replacement or repair methods.This unit of competency applies to the replacement of a full sole and heel on a variety of shoe styles and replacement materials.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 replace full sole and heel
  • 2.1 Inspect shoes, identify repair materials 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 replacing sole, and select, check and prepare appropriate tools and materials
  • 2.4 Apply workplace procedures
3 Prepare sole
  • 3.1 Remove heel pads, socks and top lifts, as appropriate
  • 3.2 Remove sole and heel block or sole or heel unit using the appropriate method and tools, ensuring no damage to the shoe
  • 3.3 Scour surface of the sole area of the shoe using appropriate hand or machine operations to ensure even finish
  • 3.4 Select pre-cut sole of appropriate thickness and material, or mark and cut sole from sheet of appropriate material and thickness
  • 3.5 Check and replace filler and welting, as required
4 Replace and finish sole
  • 4.1 Apply adhesive evenly to both bottoms of shoe and sole, leave to dry and reactivate, as required
  • 4.2 Position sole or sole and heel unit and secure using appropriate manual and machine operations
  • 4.3 Check quality of adhesion, adjust as required
  • 4.4 Trim back sole to the appropriate edge by manual or machine operations and re-attach heel block
  • 4.5 Ink or stain sole and heel edges to match original shoe colour, polish and finish off
  • 4.6 Package, label and store shoes and maintain records
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7297 LMTFR3001A Replace full sole and heel Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification