Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Foot Wear Pattern Cutting
Chapter 1: Develop footwear patterns
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Practical 1: Accurate Foot Measurement for Footwear Pattern Development

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Take accurate foot measurements including length, width, girth, and instep height for a standard adult foot size 270mm length as per the provided foot measurement form.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeFoot measurement chart/form
Caliper (shoe last caliper)Foot tracing paper (A3 size)
Pencil
Ruler 30cm
Marker pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
2Caliper (shoe last caliper)1 Pc per Candidate
3Foot measurement chart/form1 Pc per Candidate
4Pencil1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler 30cm1 Pc per Candidate
6Foot tracing paper (A3 size)2 Sheets per Candidate
7Marker pen1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check candidate's presentation and safety
Appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, closed shoes)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use or zero)
1
Correctly observed safety on self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for correct safety observation or zero)
1
Correctly handled measurement tools safely
(Award 1 mark for safe handling of tools or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Prepare the work area and tools
Arranged work area to be clean and hazard-free
(Award 1 mark for proper work area setup or zero)
1
Organized all measuring tools and materials ready for use
(Award 1 mark for correct tool arrangement or zero)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify and select correct measuring tools
Selected measuring tape for length and girth measurements
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection or zero)
1
Selected caliper for width and instep height measurements
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection or zero)
1
Used foot tracing paper for foot outline
(Award 1 mark for using tracing paper or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 4: Take accurate foot measurements
Measured foot length from heel to longest toe accurately
(Award 2 marks for accurate length measurement or zero)
2
Measured foot width at ball of foot correctly
(Award 2 marks for accurate width measurement or zero)
2
Measured foot girth (circumference) at instep correctly
(Award 2 marks for accurate girth measurement or zero)
2
Measured instep height using caliper properly
(Award 2 marks for accurate instep height measurement or zero)
2
Traced foot outline on tracing paper neatly
(Award 1 mark for neat foot outline or zero)
1
Sub-Total9
TASK 5: Record and label measurements correctly
Accurately recorded all measurements on the foot measurement chart
(Award 2 marks for complete and accurate recording or zero)
2
Correctly labelled measurements with units (mm)
(Award 1 mark for correct labelling or zero)
1
Ensured measurements are clear and legible
(Award 1 mark for legibility or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 6: Observe housekeeping and tool storage
Cleaned work area after measurement task
(Award 1 mark for cleaning or zero)
1
Properly stored measuring tools and materials
(Award 1 mark for correct storage or zero)
1
Sub-Total2
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All foot measurements (length 270mm, width, girth, instep height) within ±2mm accuracy
(Award 4 marks for measurements within tolerance or zero)
4
Foot outline tracing is clear, complete and correctly labelled
(Award 2 marks for neat and labelled foot outline or zero)
2
Measurement chart fully completed with correct units and legible handwriting
(Award 2 marks for complete and legible chart or zero)
2
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL31
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Create Basic Footwear Pattern Outline from Foot Measurements

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Draw a basic footwear pattern outline for a shoe size 42 with length 270mm and width 100mm on pattern paper as per the provided measurements.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Foot measurement tapePattern paper (A2 size)
Pencils (HB and 2B)
Eraser
Ruler (30 cm)
French curve
Cutting scissors
Tracing wheel
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Foot measurement tape1 Pc per Candidate
2Pattern paper (A2 size)2 Sheets per Candidate
3Pencils (HB and 2B)1 Set per Candidate
4Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler (30 cm)1 Pc per Candidate
6French curve1 Pc per Candidate
7Cutting scissors1 Pc per Candidate
8Tracing wheel1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check Student Presentation and Safety
Appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE usage or zero)
1
Correctly observed safety on self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for adherence to safety or zero)
1
Correctly observed safety of tools, equipment and machines by correct handling
(Award 1 mark for safe handling or zero)
1
Appropriately applied safety practices during the pattern drawing operation
(Award 1 mark for safety during operation or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepare Work Area
Arranged the working bench and materials as per task requirement
(Award 1 mark for correct arrangement or zero)
1
Ensured workplace was clean, well ventilated and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for hazard-free environment or zero)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify and Select Pattern Making Tools and Materials
Selected correct tools: foot measurement tape, ruler, pencil, eraser, French curve, scissors, tracing wheel
(Award 1 mark for each correct tool selected or zero)
4
Selected correct material: pattern paper (A2 size)
(Award 1 mark for correct material or zero)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 4: Develop Footwear Pattern Outline
Accurately took foot measurements (length 270mm, width 100mm)
(Award 2 marks for accuracy or zero)
2
Correctly laid out measurements on pattern paper
(Award 2 marks for correct layout or zero)
2
Used French curve to draw smooth curves for shoe outline
(Award 2 marks for smooth and accurate curves or zero)
2
Accurately traced and cut the pattern outline
(Award 2 marks for accuracy and neatness or zero)
2
Labelled and coded the pattern correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct labelling or zero)
1
Sub-Total9
TASK 5: Housekeeping
Cleaned the work area after completion
(Award 1 mark for cleanliness or zero)
1
Disposed of waste materials properly
(Award 1 mark for proper disposal or zero)
1
Stored tools and materials properly
(Award 2 marks for correct storage or zero)
2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Footwear pattern outline length is 270mm ±5mm
(Award 1 mark for correct length or zero)
1
Footwear pattern outline width is 100mm ±5mm
(Award 1 mark for correct width or zero)
1
Pattern outline is neat, smooth and continuous with no breaks
(Award 1 mark for neatness and smoothness or zero)
1
Pattern is correctly labelled and coded
(Award 1 mark for correct labelling or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
GRAND TOTAL28
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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