Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations II
Chapter 2: Perform footwear closing operations
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Cutting Footwear Upper Components from Given Materials

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations 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.  Cut footwear upper components including vamp, quarter, and tongue from leather and lining materials as per provided pattern templates sized approximately 300mm x 150mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Cutting knifeLeather sheets
Cutting boardSynthetic lining material
Measuring ruler 300mm
Chalk marker
Pattern templates for footwear upper components
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather sheets2.5 sq.m per Candidate
2Synthetic lining material1.5 sq.m per Candidate
3Cutting knife1 Pc per Candidate
4Cutting board1 Pc per Candidate
5Measuring ruler 300mm1 Pc per Candidate
6Chalk marker1 Pc per Candidate
7Pattern templates for footwear upper components1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Cutting Preparation and Safety
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting cutting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use; 0 if omitted)
2
Candidate sets up cutting board and arranges materials neatly
(Award 2 marks for proper setup and material arrangement)
2
Candidate selects and inspects cutting knife for sharpness and safety
(Award 2 marks for proper tool selection and inspection)
2
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: Accurate Marking and Layout
Candidate correctly places pattern templates on leather and lining
(Award 3 marks for accurate placement without wastage)
3
Candidate marks outlines clearly and accurately with chalk marker
(Award 3 marks for neat, visible, and precise marking)
3
Candidate measures key dimensions on patterns to ensure accuracy
(Award 3 marks for verifying pattern dimensions against templates)
3
Sub-Total9
TASK 3: Cutting Execution
Candidate cuts leather components cleanly following marked outlines
(Award 4 marks for smooth, precise cutting without ragged edges)
4
Candidate cuts lining material accurately to match leather pieces
(Award 4 marks for matching lining cut to leather component sizes)
4
Candidate handles cutting knife safely throughout the process
(Award 3 marks for safe knife handling without accidents)
3
Sub-Total11
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Finished upper components cut to dimensions approximately 300mm x 150mm with clean edges and correct shapes
(Award up to 10 marks for accuracy of dimensions, shape conformity, and edge neatness)
10
All required components (vamp, quarter, tongue) present and correctly cut from both leather and lining materials
(Award 8 marks for completeness and correct matching of components)
8
No damage or unnecessary wastage on materials evident
(Award 5 marks for efficient material use and absence of damage)
5
Sub-Total23
GRAND TOTAL49
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Skiving and thinning edges of footwear components

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations 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.  Skive and thin down edges of leather footwear components measuring 150mm x 80mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Skiving knifeLeather components (upper and lining)
Cutting board
Edge beveler
Sanding block
Marker pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Skiving knife1 Pc per Candidate
2Cutting board1 Pc per Candidate
3Leather components (upper and lining)3 Pcs per Candidate
4Edge beveler1 Pc per Candidate
5Sanding block1 Pc per Candidate
6Marker pen1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Skiving and thinning process
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if not)
2
Candidate correctly sets up the cutting board and secures components
(Award 3 marks for proper setup and secure placement)
3
Candidate marks edges to be skived accurately with marker pen
(Award 3 marks for clear and precise marking)
3
Candidate uses skiving knife safely and correctly to thin edges
(Award 5 marks for proper technique and safety)
5
Candidate uses edge beveler to shape the skived edges uniformly
(Award 4 marks for uniform beveling)
4
Candidate smooths edges with sanding block to remove roughness
(Award 3 marks for smooth finishing)
3
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Edges skived to uniform thickness with minimum 1.5mm thinning over 150mm length and 80mm width components
(Award 10 marks for correct thinning dimensions and uniformity)
10
Edges smooth and free of cuts, tears or uneven surfaces
(Award 8 marks for neat, clean finished edges)
8
Skived edges match the shape and size indicated in the working drawing
(Award 7 marks for conformity to drawing dimensions)
7
Sub-Total25
GRAND TOTAL45
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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