Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Closing Operations II
Chapter 3: Carry out shoe upper finishing operations
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Cleaning and preparing shoe uppers 280mm length

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.  Clean and prepare a shoe upper 280mm long by removing dust, grease, and impurities for finishing.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Soft clothCleaning solvent
Horsehair brushShoe upper
Rubber gloves
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Soft cloth2 pcs per Candidate
2Horsehair brush1 pc per Candidate
3Cleaning solvent (100 ml)100 ml per Candidate
4Rubber gloves1 pair per Candidate
5Shoe upper (280mm length)1 pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Cleaning and preparing shoe uppers
Candidate wears appropriate PPE (rubber gloves)
(Award 2 marks for wearing gloves, 0 if not)
2
Candidate uses horsehair brush to remove dust from shoe upper
(Award 3 marks for thorough dust removal, 0 if missed)
3
Candidate applies cleaning solvent correctly on soft cloth
(Award 3 marks for correct solvent use, 0 if solvent misused)
3
Candidate cleans shoe upper surface evenly removing grease and impurities
(Award 4 marks for even cleaning, 0 if patchy)
4
Candidate allows shoe upper to dry appropriately before finishing
(Award 3 marks for proper drying time, 0 if neglected)
3
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Shoe upper cleaned thoroughly with no visible dust, grease or stains on 280mm length
(Award up to 10 marks for cleanliness and readiness for finishing)
10
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL25
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Edge Trimming of Shoe Uppers to Achieve Smooth Contours

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.  Trim the edges of 2 shoe uppers measuring approximately 300mm x 150mm to produce smooth and even contours.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Edge trimming knifeShoe upper (MENT)
Sanding blockShoe upper lining (RS)
Marking pencil
Work bench
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Shoe upper (MENT)2 Pcs per Candidate
2Shoe upper lining (RS)2 Pcs per Candidate
3Edge trimming knife1 Pc per Candidate
4Sanding block1 Pc per Candidate
5Work bench1 Pc per Candidate
6Marking pencil1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Edge Trimming Process
Candidate wears appropriate PPE (gloves, apron)
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if none)
2
Candidate correctly sets up work area and secures shoe upper
(Award 3 marks for proper setup and securing of materials)
3
Candidate marks trimming lines accurately on shoe upper edges
(Award 3 marks for accurate marking following drawing lines)
3
Candidate uses edge trimming knife to trim edges smoothly
(Award 4 marks for controlled and even trimming technique)
4
Candidate sands trimmed edges uniformly using sanding block
(Award 3 marks for uniform sanding producing smooth edges)
3
Candidate cleans work area after completion
(Award 1 mark for tidying work area post task)
1
Sub-Total16
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Edges trimmed to smooth, even contours matching approx. 300mm x 150mm dimensions
(Award up to 10 marks for edge smoothness, contour evenness, and dimensional conformity)
10
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL26
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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