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Foot Wear Materials Preparation I
Chapter 3: Identify footwear materials
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify different footwear materials correctly based on the specific job requirements.
  • Select and sort footwear materials accurately to match the needs of each footwear project.
  • Check the quality and characteristics of footwear materials carefully to ensure they meet job specifications.
  • Follow all legal requirements, standards, procedures, and professional codes confidently.
  • Maintain records and documents properly according to your organization’s policies.

Mastering these skills helps you ensure the right materials are used for quality footwear, making your work reliable and respected in the trade.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Visual Identification of Leather Materials for Footwear

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Materials Preparation I
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and classify 5 leather samples by type and characteristics as per the provided leather identification chart.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassLeather samples (full grain, corrected grain, suede, nubuck, patent)
Moisture meter for leather
Leather identification chart
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather samples (full grain, corrected grain, suede, nubuck, patent)5 pcs per Candidate
2Magnifying glass1 pc per Candidate
3Moisture meter for leather1 pc per 5 Candidates
4Leather identification chart1 pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Visual and physical inspection of leather samples
Wears appropriate PPE before handling leather samples
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use or zero)		2
Uses magnifying glass correctly to observe surface texture
(Award 3 marks for proper use of magnifying glass or zero)		3
Measures moisture content of each leather sample using moisture meter
(Award 3 marks for correct moisture measurement or zero)		3
Refers to leather identification chart to classify each leather sample
(Award 4 marks for correct referencing or zero)		4
Records identification results legibly and accurately
(Award 3 marks for clear and accurate recording or zero)		3
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Correctly identifies and classifies all 5 leather samples by type
(Award 2 marks per correctly identified leather sample or zero)		10
Moisture content readings are within expected range for each leather type
(Award 5 marks for accurate moisture readings or zero)		5
Identification chart used matches the samples and is correctly interpreted
(Award 5 marks for proper chart use and interpretation or zero)		5
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Visual Identification of Textile Materials for Footwear

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Materials Preparation I
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and classify 5 textile material samples suitable for footwear uppers, each measuring approximately 150mm x 150mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassTextile material samples (cotton, polyester, nylon, canvas, mesh)
Microscope (optional)
Reference chart for textile fibers
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Textile material samples (cotton, polyester, nylon, canvas, and mesh)5 different samples per Candidate
2Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
3Microscope (optional)1 Pc per 5 Candidates
4Reference chart for textile fibers1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification Process
Wears appropriate PPE before handling materials
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE usage or zero)		2
Uses magnifying glass or microscope correctly to examine textile samples
(Award 3 marks for correct use or zero)		3
Refers to the textile fiber reference chart during identification
(Award 2 marks for consistent referencing or zero)		2
Records observations clearly and accurately for each sample
(Award 3 marks for clear, accurate recording or zero)		3
Sub-Total10
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Correctly identifies and classifies all 5 textile samples by fiber type
(Award 2 marks per correctly identified sample, zero if incorrect)		8
Each sample measurement approximately 150mm x 150mm (+/- 5mm tolerance)
(Award 2 marks if all samples within size tolerance, zero if not)		2
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL20
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • Identify different footwear materials correctly based on the specific job requirements.
  • Select and sort footwear materials accurately to match the needs of each footwear project.
  • Check the quality and characteristics of footwear materials carefully to ensure they meet job specifications.
  • Follow all legal requirements, standards, procedures, and professional codes confidently.
  • Maintain records and documents properly according to your organization’s policies.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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