Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Puller pliers | Thread |
| Awl | Needles |
| Stitching awl | |
| Hammer | |
| Closing machine | |
| Measuring tape | |
| Cutting knife | |
| Awl punch |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puller pliers | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Awl | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Stitching awl | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Hammer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Closing machine (manual or electric) | 1 Pc per 3 Candidates |
| 6 | Thread (nylon or polyester) | 3 Spools per Candidate |
| 7 | Needles | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 8 | Measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Cutting knife | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 10 | Awl punch | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Identification and selection of tools and equipment | |||
| Use of appropriate PPE before starting the task (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if none) | 2 | ||
| Correct identification of puller pliers (Award 2 marks for correct identification) | 2 | ||
| Correct identification of awl and stitching awl (Award 1 mark each for correct identification of awl, stitching awl, and awl punch) | 3 | ||
| Correct selection of hammer and closing machine (Award 2 marks for selecting appropriate hammer and machine) | 2 | ||
| Correct selection of thread type and needles (Award 3 marks for selecting correct thread and needles) | 3 | ||
| Selection of measuring tape and cutting knife for preparation (Award 2 marks for correct selection) | 2 | ||
| Arrangement and readiness of all selected tools and materials (Award 2 marks for neat arrangement and readiness) | 2 | ||
| Demonstration of understanding tool use for closing operations (Award 2 marks for clear explanation or demonstration) | 2 | ||
| Proper handling and care during selection (Award 2 marks for correct handling) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 20 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| All required tools and equipment correctly identified and selected (Award up to 10 marks based on completeness and correctness) | 10 | ||
| Tools and materials are suitable for footwear closing operations (Award up to 10 marks for suitability) | 10 | ||
| Tools and materials are in good condition and ready for use (Award up to 10 marks for condition and readiness) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 30 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Industrial closing machine | Thread cones (nylon, black) |
| Sewing needles (size 18) | Leather uppers samples |
| Measuring tape | Closing machine lubricating oil |
| Screwdriver set | |
| Spanner set | |
| Cleaning brush |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial closing machine | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Sewing needles (size 18) | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 3 | Thread cones (nylon, black) | 2 Cones per Candidate |
| 4 | Leather uppers samples | 3 Pairs per Candidate |
| 5 | Closing machine lubricating oil | 100 ml per Candidate |
| 6 | Measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Screwdriver set | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 8 | Spanner set | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 9 | Cleaning brush | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Machine Preparation and Setup | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate PPE before commencing work (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, else 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate cleans the machine parts using the cleaning brush (Award 3 marks for thorough cleaning, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate checks and replaces the sewing needle correctly (Award 3 marks for correctly fitting needle, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate threads the machine using the nylon thread correctly (Award 4 marks for correct threading, else 0) | 4 | ||
| Candidate calibrates machine tension according to leather upper thickness (Award 5 marks for proper tension adjustment, else 0) | 5 | ||
| Candidate applies lubricating oil to machine moving parts (Award 3 marks for appropriate lubrication, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate sets stitch length to 3.5mm using measuring tape (Award 3 marks for accurate stitch length setting, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate tightens all screws and bolts securely using screwdriver and spanner (Award 3 marks for secure tightening, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 26 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Machine is fully operational and stitching settings correspond to footwear upper dimensions (250mm x 100mm) (Award 10 marks for accurate setup and operational readiness, else 0) | 10 | ||
| Stitch quality on test leather upper is uniform with correct tension and stitch length (Award 8 marks for consistent stitch quality, else 0) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 18 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 44 | ||