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Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing I
Chapter 2: Assemble shoe upper and bottom components
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⚑ What you will be able to do

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

  • Identify job requirements clearly based on the specifications of the shoe’s bottom components.
  • Match shoe uppers, bottom components, and lasts accurately according to job specifications.
  • Fit toe puffs and stiffeners precisely following the given job specifications.
  • Use shoe construction tools, machines, and equipment safely and properly within your workplace.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) correctly according to your organization’s setup.
  • Sort assembled uppers, bottom components, and lasts correctly to prepare for the next production stage.
  • Follow written instructions carefully to meet all job requirements.

Mastering these skills will help you build strong, quality shoes and become a valuable part of the footwear production team!

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Preparation of Shoe Upper Components for Assembly

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing 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.  Prepare and align shoe upper components measuring 300mm x 150mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Shoe lasting boardLeather upper pieces
PinsLining materials
Marking chalkThread spools
Adhesive glue
Waxed thread
Pattern paper
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather upper pieces5 Pcs per Candidate
2Lining materials5 Pcs per Candidate
3Thread spools2 Spools per Candidate
4Adhesive glue1 Bottle per 3 Candidates
5Waxed thread1 Roll per Candidate
6Pattern paper1 Sheet per Candidate
7Shoe lasting board1 Pc per Candidate
8Pins20 Pcs per Candidate
9Marking chalk1 Stick per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Alignment of Shoe Upper Components
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting work
(Award 2 marks if correct PPE worn before starting; zero if not)		2
Candidate inspects leather and lining materials for defects
(Award 3 marks if inspection is thorough and defects identified; zero if not)		3
Candidate marks alignment points on upper components using marking chalk
(Award 4 marks if marking is accurate and visible; zero if inaccurate or missing)		4
Candidate arranges and pins upper components correctly on lasting board
(Award 5 marks if components are aligned and pinned securely; zero if loose or misaligned)		5
Candidate applies adhesive glue correctly on contact edges
(Award 4 marks if glue applied evenly and adequately; zero if uneven or insufficient)		4
Candidate ensures thread spools and waxed thread are prepared for stitching
(Award 2 marks if threads are properly prepared and ready; zero if tangled or missing)		2
Sub-Total20
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Shoe upper components aligned to 300mm length and 150mm width within ±3mm tolerance
(Award 6 marks if alignment and measurements conform to drawing within tolerance; zero if outside tolerance)		6
Components securely pinned and glued with no visible gaps or misalignment
(Award 5 marks if pins and glue hold components firmly without gaps; zero if loose or gaps visible)		5
Material surfaces clean and prepared for next assembly stage
(Award 4 marks if surfaces are clean and free from glue excess or dirt; zero if messy or contaminated)		4
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Attach shoe upper components using stitching to form complete upper

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing I
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 5 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Attach shoe upper components by stitching to form a complete upper measuring approximately 320mm in length and 120mm in width.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Sewing machineLeather upper components
Hand sewing needlesThread spools
Shoe lining material
Shoe stiffener
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather upper components3 Pcs per Candidate
2Thread spools2 Spools per Candidate
3Sewing machine needles5 Pcs per Candidate
4Sewing machine oil1 Bottle per 5 Candidates
5Shoe lining material1 Pc per Candidate
6Shoe stiffener1 Pc per Candidate
7Sewing machine1 Pc per Candidate
8Hand sewing needles2 Pcs per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and machine setup
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if none)		2
Candidate inspects and prepares sewing machine (oil, needle insertion)
(Award 3 marks for correct setup and safety checks)		3
Candidate selects correct thread and needle for leather
(Award 2 marks for correct thread and needle selection)		2
Sub-Total7
TASK 2: Stitching shoe upper components
Candidate aligns shoe upper components correctly before stitching
(Award 3 marks for proper alignment and securing)		3
Candidate operates sewing machine to stitch components with even stitch length
(Award 5 marks for consistent stitch length and correct operation)		5
Candidate uses hand stitching where necessary to finish edges
(Award 4 marks for neat hand stitching at edges)		4
Candidate inspects stitched components for defects and corrects minor faults
(Award 3 marks for inspection and fault correction)		3
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed shoe upper assembled by stitching with dimensions approximately 320mm length x 120mm width
(Award 10 marks for correct dimensions within ±5mm tolerance)		10
Stitching is uniform, neat, and secure with no loose threads or skipped stitches
(Award 12 marks for uniform and secure stitching)		12
Shoe upper components are properly aligned and securely joined with no gaps
(Award 8 marks for correct alignment and secure joining)		8
Sub-Total30
GRAND TOTAL52
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Join shoe upper to insole for a size 42 leather shoePractical 4
🔒Attach outsole to shoe assemblyPractical 5
🔒Attach heel to shoe bottom componentsPractical 6
🔒Edge finishing of shoe bottom componentsPractical 7
🔒Apply adhesive bonding between shoe upper and bottom componentsPractical 8
🔒Press shoe assembly to ensure component bondingPractical 9
🔒Inspect and correct alignment of assembled shoe componentsPractical 10
Am I competent?

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

  • Identify job requirements clearly based on the specifications of the shoe’s bottom components.
  • Match shoe uppers, bottom components, and lasts accurately according to job specifications.
  • Fit toe puffs and stiffeners precisely following the given job specifications.
  • Use shoe construction tools, machines, and equipment safely and properly within your workplace.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) correctly according to your organization’s setup.
  • Sort assembled uppers, bottom components, and lasts correctly to prepare for the next production stage.
  • Follow written instructions carefully to meet all job requirements.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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