Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations I
Chapter 2: Perform footwear closing operations
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Practical 1: Cut leather pieces for footwear upper and lining

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations 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.  Cut leather and synthetic lining pieces for a men's shoe upper measuring 280mm length x 120mm width as per the provided cutting template.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Cutting knifeLeather sheets
Cutting boardSynthetic lining material
Measuring tapeFootwear upper cutting template
Marker chalk
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather sheets2 Pcs per Candidate
2Synthetic lining material1 Pc per Candidate
3Cutting knife1 Pc per Candidate
4Cutting board1 Pc per Candidate
5Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
6Marker chalk1 Pc per Candidate
7Footwear upper cutting template1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and cutting process
Wears appropriate PPE (gloves and apron)
(Award 2 marks for correct use of PPE, zero if not)
2
Sets out leather and lining materials on cutting board properly
(Award 2 marks for neat layout and stable placement)
2
Uses measuring tape and marker chalk accurately to mark cutting lines on leather
(Award 3 marks for precise marking according to template)
3
Positions cutting template correctly on materials before cutting
(Award 2 marks for correct alignment and placement)
2
Cuts leather and synthetic lining pieces cleanly along marked lines
(Award 4 marks for clean, smooth edges without jagged cuts)
4
Handles cutting knife safely throughout the process
(Award 2 marks for safe knife handling, zero for unsafe practice)
2
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Leather upper piece dimensions 280mm length x 120mm width within ±3mm tolerance
(Award 4 marks if both length and width are within tolerance, zero if not)
4
Synthetic lining piece matches leather upper dimensions within ±3mm tolerance
(Award 3 marks if lining matches dimensions, zero if not)
3
Cut edges are smooth and uniform with no ragged or torn areas
(Award 3 marks for smooth, uniform edges, zero if edges are ragged)
3
Pieces correspond accurately to the provided cutting template shape
(Award 5 marks for correct shape conformity, zero if shape is incorrect)
5
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Stitch footwear upper components to form complete upper

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations 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.  Stitch together 5 leather upper components to form a footwear upper measuring approximately 300mm length x 120mm height.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Sewing machine with leather needleCut leather upper components
Hand sewing awlPolyester stitching threads
Shoe closing hammer
Shoe closing clamp
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Cut leather upper components5 Pcs per Candidate
2Polyester stitching threads1 spool per Candidate
3Sewing machine with leather needle1 Pc per Candidate
4Hand sewing awl1 Pc per Candidate
5Shoe closing hammer1 Pc per Candidate
6Shoe closing clamp1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Perform stitching of footwear upper components
Wears appropriate PPE before starting stitching work
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if not)
2
Sets out components correctly according to the working drawing
(Award 3 marks for correct layout matching drawing)
3
Prepares sewing machine and thread correctly for leather stitching
(Award 3 marks for proper machine setup and threading)
3
Uses hand sewing awl or machine to stitch components with neat, consistent stitches
(Award 5 marks for uniform stitch length and tension)
5
Applies shoe closing hammer and clamp appropriately to hold pieces during stitching
(Award 2 marks for correct use of hammer and clamp)
2
Maintains work area clean and organized during stitching process
(Award 1 mark for tidy work environment)
1
Sub-Total16
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Finished upper stitched to dimensions approximately 300mm length x 120mm height
(Award 4 marks if dimensions are within ±5mm tolerance)
4
Stitching is uniform, tight, and without skipped stitches or thread breaks
(Award 5 marks for consistent, quality stitching)
5
Upper components are joined squarely with no misalignment
(Award 3 marks if components are aligned and edges match)
3
No visible damage or holes in leather from stitching process
(Award 2 marks for leather integrity)
2
Sub-Total14
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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