Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Foot Wear Materials Preparation II
Chapter 1: Identify footwear materials
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Practical 1: Visual Identification and Classification of Leather Types for Footwear

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Materials Preparation II
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and classify four leather samples (full grain, top grain, corrected grain, split leather) by texture, grain pattern, and finish, recording observations in a 4-page report.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassLeather samples (full grain, top grain, corrected grain, split leather)
Moist cloth
Notebook and pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather samples (full grain, top grain, corrected grain, split leather)4 Pcs per Candidate
2Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
3Moist cloth1 Pc per Candidate
4Notebook and pen1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Examination
Candidate wears appropriate PPE (e.g. gloves) before handling leather samples
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE usage, zero if none)
2
Candidate cleans leather samples gently with moist cloth
(Award 3 marks for proper cleaning technique)
3
Candidate uses magnifying glass to examine grain and texture carefully
(Award 4 marks for careful and systematic observation)
4
Candidate distinguishes each leather type by characteristics such as grain visibility, texture roughness, and finish
(Award 5 marks for correctly identifying differences)
5
Candidate records observations clearly and legibly in notebook
(Award 3 marks for clear and accurate recording)
3
Sub-Total17
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Report with clear classification of all four leather types with correct identification and description of texture, grain, and finish
(Award 13 marks for complete, accurate, and well-organized report)
13
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Classification of Synthetic Footwear Materials by Appearance and Flexibility

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Foot Wear Materials Preparation II
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Sort and classify 5 synthetic footwear material samples by appearance and flexibility, labelling each sample with its correct material type and dimensions approximately 100mm x 100mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassSamples of synthetic footwear materials (PU leather, PVC, EVA foam, TPU film, synthetic mesh)
Flexible ruler 300 mm
Sharp scissors
Identification labels and marker pens
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Samples of synthetic footwear materials (including PU leather, PVC, EVA foam, TPU film, and synthetic mesh)5 types per Candidate
2Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
3Flexible ruler 300 mm1 Pc per Candidate
4Sharp scissors1 Pc per Candidate
5Identification labels and marker pens1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and examine synthetic materials
Candidate wears appropriate PPE (gloves and apron)
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE usage; 0 if not)
2
Candidate carefully cuts each sample into 100mm x 100mm pieces
(Award 3 marks for accurate cutting to size; 0-2 for imprecise)
3
Candidate uses magnifying glass to inspect surface texture and finish
(Award 2 marks for proper use of magnifying glass; 0 if omitted)
2
Candidate measures flexibility by bending samples and notes observations
(Award 3 marks for correct flexibility testing and recording)
3
Candidate labels each sample clearly with correct material name
(Award 4 marks for accurate and legible labelling of all 5 samples)
4
Sub-Total14
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All five synthetic material samples correctly cut to approximately 100mm x 100mm
(Award 4 marks if all samples are within ±5mm of specified size)
4
Samples correctly classified and labelled as PU leather, PVC, EVA foam, TPU film, and synthetic mesh
(Award 8 marks for all 5 samples correctly identified; partial marks for partial correctness)
8
Observations on flexibility and appearance recorded and consistent with material type
(Award 4 marks for clear and accurate observation notes for all samples)
4
Sub-Total16
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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