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Footwear Construction And Finishing I
Chapter 5: Carry out basic finishing operations
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⚑ What you will be able to do

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

  • Carry out finishing operations in the right order and meet all the required specifications.
  • Sort finished shoes correctly to help the next stage run smoothly according to your organization's policies.
  • Perform shoe room tasks accurately to meet the job requirements.
  • Inspect shoes carefully to check their quality based on job specifications.
  • Spot faults in shoes and report them properly to the right team for fixing.
  • Package shoes correctly following the job instructions.
  • Keep your workplace safe by following OSHA safety regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records and documents as required by your organization.
  • Complete production and other records thoroughly and accurately.

Mastering these skills helps you deliver high-quality footwear that meets standards and keeps the production process running efficiently and safely.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Cleaning and preparing footwear surface for finishing

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.  Clean and prepare the surface of a leather shoe upper 280mm x 120mm for finishing by removing dirt, adhesives, and residues.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Soft clothLeather shoe upper
Brush (soft bristle)Cleaning solvent
Sandpaper (fine grit)Adhesive remover
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather shoe upper1 Pc per Candidate
2Soft cloth2 Pcs per Candidate
3Cleaning solvent (100 ml)100 ml per Candidate
4Adhesive remover (50 ml)50 ml per Candidate
5Brush (soft bristle)1 Pc per Candidate
6Sandpaper (fine grit, 1 sheet)1 sheet per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Cleaning and surface preparation
Wears appropriate PPE before starting (gloves, apron)
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use)		2
Uses cleaning solvent properly to remove dirt
(Award 3 marks for effective cleaning technique)		3
Applies adhesive remover correctly to remove glue residues
(Award 3 marks for proper adhesive removal)		3
Uses soft brush to clean surface without damaging leather
(Award 2 marks for gentle and thorough brushing)		2
Uses fine grit sandpaper to smooth surface areas as required
(Award 3 marks for correct sanding technique)		3
Ensures surface is dry and free of residues before finishing
(Award 2 marks for complete drying and residue removal)		2
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Surface is uniformly clean with no visible dirt or glue residues
(Award 5 marks for uniform cleanliness)		5
Leather surface is smooth with no damage or scratches from sanding
(Award 4 marks for smooth, undamaged surface)		4
Prepared surface matches the specified dimensions 280mm x 120mm
(Award 3 marks for correct dimension maintenance)		3
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL27
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Applying Edge Dressing on Footwear Edges

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.  Apply edge dressing uniformly on the edges of one pair of footwear measuring approximately 300mm length per shoe.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Brush for applying edge dressingEdge dressing solution
Sandpaper (medium grit 220)Shoe edges prepared for finishing
Lint-free cloth
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Edge dressing solution100 ml per Candidate
2Brush for applying edge dressing1 Pc per Candidate
3Shoe edges prepared for finishing1 pair per Candidate
4Lint-free cloth2 Pcs per Candidate
5Sandpaper (medium grit 220)1 sheet per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Application of Edge Dressing
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct use of PPE, 0 if not worn)		2
Candidate cleans the shoe edges properly before application
(Award 3 marks for thorough cleaning and preparation)		3
Candidate uses sandpaper to smooth the edges uniformly
(Award 4 marks for even sanding without damage)		4
Candidate applies edge dressing evenly on all edges using brush
(Award 5 marks for uniform and complete coverage)		5
Candidate uses lint-free cloth to polish edges after drying
(Award 3 marks for careful polishing to a uniform finish)		3
Candidate cleans work area and disposes of waste properly
(Award 1 mark for maintaining a clean work environment)		1
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Uniform gloss and smooth finish on all shoe edges
(Award 5 marks for consistent gloss and smoothness across both shoes)		5
Edges free from excess edge dressing or smudges
(Award 4 marks for clean edges without overflow or stains)		4
Edge dressing covers full edge length approximately 300 mm per shoe
(Award 3 marks for full coverage matching drawing dimensions)		3
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL30
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:

  • Carry out finishing operations in the right order and meet all the required specifications.
  • Sort finished shoes correctly to help the next stage run smoothly according to your organization's policies.
  • Perform shoe room tasks accurately to meet the job requirements.
  • Inspect shoes carefully to check their quality based on job specifications.
  • Spot faults in shoes and report them properly to the right team for fixing.
  • Package shoes correctly following the job instructions.
  • Keep your workplace safe by following OSHA safety regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records and documents as required by your organization.
  • Complete production and other records thoroughly and accurately.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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