Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Foot Wear Pattern Cutting
Chapter 3: Carry out footwear pattern grading
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Prepare Footwear Pattern for Grading

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.  Prepare a graded footwear pattern based on an original pattern sheet sized 280mm length and 100mm width as per the provided grading scale.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Pattern Grading RulerOriginal Footwear Pattern Sheet
Measuring Tape 1500mmTracing Paper Roll
Scissors for Paper Cutting
Pencil HB
Eraser
Masking Tape
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Original Footwear Pattern Sheet1 Pc per Candidate
2Pattern Grading Ruler1 Pc per Candidate
3Tracing Paper Roll1 meter per Candidate
4Pencil HB2 Pcs per Candidate
5Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
6Measuring Tape 1500mm1 Pc per Candidate
7Cutting Mat 600mm x 450mm1 Pc per Candidate
8Scissors for Paper Cutting1 Pc per Candidate
9Masking Tape1 roll per 3 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check Candidate Presentation and Safety
Appropriately wore PPE (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 following safety procedures)
1
Correctly handled tools and equipment safely
(Award 1 mark for safe handling of tools)
1
Applied safety practices during pattern preparation
(Award 1 mark for safe working practices)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepare Work Area
Arranged working bench and materials properly
(Award 1 mark for correct arrangement)
1
Ensured work area is clean, well ventilated and hazard free
(Award 1 mark for workplace safety and cleanliness)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify and Select Tools and Materials
Selected original footwear pattern sheet
(Award 1 mark for correct pattern selection)
1
Selected tracing paper for pattern copying
(Award 1 mark for correct material selection)
1
Selected appropriate measuring and grading tools
(Award 1 mark for correct tools)
1
Selected cutting tools and pencils
(Award 1 mark for correct cutting and marking tools)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 4: Inspect and Prepare Original Pattern
Adequately cleaned the original pattern sheet
(Award 1 mark for cleaning pattern)
1
Inspected pattern for defects and noted them
(Award 1 mark for defect identification)
1
Confirmed pattern dimensions and shape accuracy
(Award 1 mark for dimension verification)
1
Marked key grading points on pattern
(Award 1 mark for correct marking)
1
Correctly positioned pattern on tracing paper for grading
(Award 1 mark for positioning)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 5: Prepare Graded Pattern
Accurately traced original pattern onto tracing paper
(Award 1 mark for neat tracing)
1
Applied correct grading increments according to scale
(Award 1 mark for correct grading)
1
Ensured graded pattern dimensions are accurate (280mm length, 100mm width base)
(Award 1 mark for dimension accuracy)
1
Cut graded pattern neatly with minimal damage
(Award 1 mark for neat cutting)
1
Labelled and coded graded pattern correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct labelling)
1
Recorded grading details for reference
(Award 1 mark for recording data)
1
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TASK 6: Housekeeping
Cleaned workbench and cleared debris
(Award 1 mark for cleaning)
1
Disposed of waste materials properly
(Award 1 mark for waste disposal)
1
Properly stored tools and materials
(Award 2 marks for correct storage)
2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Graded footwear pattern matches specified dimensions (280mm length x 100mm width base)
(Award 2 marks for dimension accuracy)
2
Graded pattern is neat, clean and free of defects
(Award 2 marks for neatness and quality)
2
Graded pattern is correctly labelled and coded
(Award 2 marks for correct labelling)
2
Sub-Total6
GRAND TOTAL31
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Mark grading increments on footwear pattern

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.  Mark grading increments accurately on a footwear pattern size 42 with grading increments of 4mm width and 6mm length.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Grading rulerFootwear pattern template
Marking pencilPattern paper
Measuring tape
Set square
Tracing wheel
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Footwear pattern template1 Pc per Candidate
2Grading ruler1 Pc per Candidate
3Marking pencil1 Pc per Candidate
4Pattern paper2 Sheets per Candidate
5Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
6Set square1 Pc per Candidate
7Tracing wheel1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Presentation and Safety
Appropriately wore PPEs (dust coat, safety boots)
(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 tools and equipment safely
(Award 1 mark for correct tool handling or zero)
1
Applied safety practices during the marking operation
(Award 1 mark for safety practices or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepared the Work Area
Arranged the working bench suitably for the marking task
(Award 1 mark for proper arrangement or zero)
1
Ensured the workplace was clean and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for hazard-free environment or zero)
1
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TASK 3: Identified and Selected Tools and Materials
Selected grading ruler and measuring tape correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection or zero)
1
Selected appropriate marking pencil and tracing wheel
(Award 1 mark for correct tool selection or zero)
1
Selected suitable footwear pattern template and pattern paper
(Award 1 mark for correct material selection or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 4: Marked Grading Increments on the Footwear Pattern
Accurately measured and marked 4mm width grading increments
(Award up to 3 marks for accuracy and neatness of width increments)
3
Accurately measured and marked 6mm length grading increments
(Award up to 3 marks for accuracy and neatness of length increments)
3
Used set square and tracing wheel correctly for marking
(Award up to 2 marks for correct use of tools or zero)
2
Ensured all markings are clear and consistent as per the drawing
(Award up to 2 marks for clarity and consistency or zero)
2
Sub-Total10
TASK 5: Housekeeping
Cleaned the work area after marking
(Award 1 mark for cleaning or zero)
1
Properly stored tools and materials
(Award 1 mark for proper storage or zero)
1
Disposed of waste paper and scraps correctly
(Award 1 mark for proper waste disposal or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Marked grading increments are accurate to 4mm width and 6mm length dimensions
(Award 4 marks for correct measurements or zero)
4
Markings are neat, clear, and consistent throughout the footwear pattern
(Award 3 marks for neatness and consistency or zero)
3
Footwear pattern is ready for grading with all increments correctly indicated
(Award 3 marks for completeness or zero)
3
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL32
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Cut graded footwear pattern pieces for a men's shoe size 42Practical 3
🔒Assemble graded footwear pattern pieces for a size rangePractical 4
🔒Check Accuracy of Graded Footwear PatternPractical 5
🔒Transfer grading marks to footwear pattern materialPractical 6
🔒Adjust Footwear Pattern for Width GradingPractical 7
🔒Perform Length Grading on Footwear Pattern Size 40 to 44Practical 8
🔒Label graded footwear pattern pieces accuratelyPractical 9
🔒Prepare graded footwear pattern for productionPractical 10