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Hand sew welt

Hand sew welt

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFR3003A
State Code
W7299
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to hand sew welting to a welt constructed shoe.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect shoe
  • 1.1 Shoes are inspected and customer advised on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing shoe repair
  • 1.2 Job sheet is prepared and reviewed to ensure all requirements are included
  • 1.3 Appropriate method of hand sewing welt replacement is determined according to workplace practices
2 Prepare for sewing
  • 2.1 Original stitching is cut from sole to welt
  • 2.2 Sole is stripped back to expose damaged welting
  • 2.3 Needle type and size is selected and checked
  • 2.4 Old stitching or welting is removed
  • 2.5 Welt strip is skived, as required
3 Perform hand sewing
  • 3.1 Sole is reattached to welt and stitched to achieve specified results and quality expectations
  • 3.2 Threads are trimmed as required
  • 3.3 Work is conducted according to OHS practices
4 Conduct final quality check
  • 4.1 Final quality check is assessed for hand sewing operation
  • 4.2 Welt and shoe is cleaned, polished and finished off to match as close as possible original shoe colour
  • 4.3 Repaired shoes are packaged, labelled and stored
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.
Stitched may include
stitch styles such as speedy and saddlery stitching
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:
comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of needles and associated tools
interpret work orders
interpret specifications of needles, threads and materials used in the hand sewing process
prepare and set up welt for hand sewing
perform hand sewing of welt
inspect completed work and determine any rectification necessary
document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems
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
W1426 LMTPRFR10A Hand sew welt Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW12 MSTFR3003 Hand sew welt Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W374 LMT30807 Certificate III in Footwear Repair Qualification