Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Foot Wear Pattern Cutting
Chapter 2: Perform footwear pattern cutting
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Cutting Footwear Pattern Pieces for a Men's Leather Shoe Size 42

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.  Cut all footwear pattern pieces for a men's leather shoe size 42 precisely as per the provided shoe cutting patterns.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Cutting scissorsLeather upper material
Cutting knifeShoe cutting patterns (men's size 42)
Measuring tape
Marker chalk
Cutting mat
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather upper material2.5 square meters per Candidate
2Shoe cutting patterns (men's size 42)1 set per Candidate
3Cutting scissors1 pair per Candidate
4Cutting knife1 per Candidate
5Cutting mat1 per 2 Candidates
6Measuring tape1 per Candidate
7Marker chalk1 piece per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check Candidate's Presentation and Safety
Candidate appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark if PPE is correctly worn, else 0)
1
Candidate correctly observed safety procedures for self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for correct safety observation, else 0)
1
Candidate correctly handled tools, equipment, and machines safely
(Award 1 mark for proper tool handling, else 0)
1
Candidate applied appropriate safety practices during the cutting operation
(Award 1 mark for safety during cutting, else 0)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepare Work Area
Arranged cutting benches as per task requirement
(Award 1 mark for correct bench arrangement, else 0)
1
Ensured workplace was clean, well ventilated, and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for hazard-free, clean workplace, else 0)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify Cutting Tools, Equipment and Materials
Correctly selected cutting scissors
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, else 0)
1
Correctly selected cutting knife
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, else 0)
1
Correctly selected cutting mat
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, else 0)
1
Correctly selected the shoe cutting patterns
(Award 1 mark for correct material selection, else 0)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 4: Inspect Footwear Material
Cleaned the cutting benches adequately before use
(Award 1 mark for cleanliness, else 0)
1
Accurately inspected leather material for defects
(Award 1 mark for defect identification, else 0)
1
Correctly identified physical defects such as scars or holes
(Award 1 mark for identifying defects, else 0)
1
Performed physical substance test on leather material
(Award 1 mark for correct substance test, else 0)
1
Checked colour shade uniformity across the material
(Award 1 mark for colour uniformity check, else 0)
1
Checked line of stretch and line of tightness on the leather
(Award 1 mark for correct orientation check, else 0)
1
Sub-Total6
TASK 5: Accurately Cut the Material
Correctly laid out the shoe cutting patterns on leather
(Award 1 mark for proper layout, else 0)
1
Interlocked the patterns with minimal waste and neatness
(Award 1 mark for efficient layout, else 0)
1
Quantified the cut components correctly according to the pattern
(Award 1 mark for correct quantity, else 0)
1
Accurately cut the leather pieces along marked lines
(Award 1 mark for precision and neatness, else 0)
1
Labelled and coded all cut components appropriately
(Award 1 mark for correct labelling, else 0)
1
Recorded and stored the cut components properly
(Award 1 mark for proper recording and storage, else 0)
1
Interpreted the practical task requirements correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct interpretation, else 0)
1
Sub-Total7
TASK 6: Observe Housekeeping Practices
Cleaned the work area appropriately after cutting
(Award 1 mark for cleaning, else 0)
1
Disposed of waste material correctly according to workplace procedures
(Award 1 mark for correct waste disposal, else 0)
1
Stored tools properly after use
(Award 2 marks for proper tool storage, else 0)
2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Cut footwear pattern pieces match the provided patterns dimensions and shape accurately (size 42)
(Award 2 marks for exact pattern matching, else 0)
2
Edges of cut pieces are neat, smooth, and free of tears or jagged cuts
(Award 1 mark for neat edges, else 0)
1
All required components are cut and labelled correctly with no missing parts
(Award 1 mark for completeness and correct labelling, else 0)
1
Material waste is minimized through efficient pattern layout
(Award 1 mark for minimal waste, else 0)
1
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL32
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Notching and Punching Footwear Pattern Pieces

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.  Accurately notch and punch all footwear pattern pieces as per the provided patterns with specified notch spacing of 20 mm and punch diameter of 5 mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Pattern notching punchFootwear leather cutting patterns
Hammer
Measuring ruler (300 mm)
Marking pencil
Cutting mat
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Footwear leather cutting patterns1 set per Candidate
2Pattern notching punch1 per Candidate
3Hammer1 per Candidate
4Measuring ruler (300 mm)1 per Candidate
5Marking pencil1 per Candidate
6Cutting mat1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check Student's Presentation and Safety
Appropriately wore PPEs (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use, zero if not)
1
Correctly observed safety on self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for safety precautions observed, zero if not)
1
Correctly observed safety of tools, equipment and machines by proper handling
(Award 1 mark for correct tool handling, zero if not)
1
Appropriately applied safety practices during the notching and punching operation
(Award 1 mark for safety during operation, zero if not)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepare the Work Area
Arranged the workbench and tools as per task requirements
(Award 1 mark for correct arrangement, zero if not)
1
Ensured the work area was clean, well-ventilated and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for safe and clean workplace, zero if not)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify and Select Tools and Materials
Correctly selected the pattern notching punch
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, zero if not)
1
Correctly selected the hammer
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, zero if not)
1
Correctly selected the measuring ruler
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, zero if not)
1
Correctly selected the marking pencil
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, zero if not)
1
Correctly selected the footwear leather cutting patterns
(Award 1 mark for correct material selection, zero if not)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 4: Perform Notching and Punching on Pattern Pieces
Accurately marked notch positions at 20 mm intervals on pattern edges
(Award 3 marks for accurate and consistent marking, zero if not)
3
Correctly punched holes of 5 mm diameter at marked positions using the punch and hammer
(Award 4 marks for neat, clean punches of correct diameter, zero if not)
4
Ensured all pattern pieces were uniformly notched and punched as per specifications
(Award 3 marks for uniformity and completeness, zero if not)
3
Sub-Total10
TASK 5: Housekeeping and Tool Storage
Cleaned the workbench and removed debris after completion
(Award 1 mark for cleanliness, zero if not)
1
Properly stored tools and materials in designated places
(Award 2 marks for correct storage, zero if not)
2
Disposed of waste materials according to workplace procedures
(Award 1 mark for proper waste disposal, zero if not)
1
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Pattern pieces have notches spaced at 20 mm intervals as per specification
(Award 3 marks for correct notch spacing, zero if not)
3
Punch holes are clean, 5 mm diameter, and properly aligned on all pattern pieces
(Award 4 marks for punch quality and alignment, zero if not)
4
All pattern pieces are uniformly and neatly finished with no damage
(Award 3 marks for neatness and uniformity, zero if not)
3
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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