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Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing II
Chapter 3: Identify footwear production materials
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the correct conditioning methods for shoe lasting based on your workplace setup and the type of upper material.
  • Use conditioning equipment and machines safely and correctly to meet job requirements.
  • Set and adjust conditioning equipment and machine settings accurately according to the job specifications.
  • Choose the appropriate shoe lasting method based on the given job instructions.
  • Operate shoe lasting tools, machines, and equipment properly within your organizational environment.
  • Set and adjust lasting tools, equipment, and machine parameters accurately to meet job needs.
  • Perform lasting operations correctly while following all job specifications.
  • Maintain a safe workplace by following OSHA standards and best safety practices.

Mastering these skills ensures you can produce quality footwear efficiently and safely, making you a valuable part of the footwear production team.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Identify and classify types of leather used in footwear production

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing 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 5 types of leather samples used in footwear production, each sample approximately 100mm x 100mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassLeather samples (full grain, corrected grain, nubuck, suede, patent leather)
Leather identification chart
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather samples (full grain, corrected grain, nubuck, suede, patent leather)5 Samples per Candidate
2Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
3Leather identification chart1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification of leather types
Use of appropriate PPE before handling samples
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, 0 otherwise)		2
Systematic examination of each leather sample using magnifying glass
(Award 3 marks for carefully examining all 5 samples, 0 otherwise)		3
Correct classification of each leather sample according to the identification chart
(Award 2 marks for each correctly identified leather type x 5 = 10 marks)		10
Recording observations clearly and legibly
(Award 3 marks for neat and complete observations, 0 otherwise)		3
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Accurate identification and labeling of all 5 leather samples
(Award 2 marks for each correctly identified and labeled sample x 5 = 10 marks)		10
Clean and undamaged leather samples after handling
(Award 4 marks if all samples remain clean and undamaged, 0 otherwise)		4
Proper presentation of identification chart with notes
(Award 4 marks for complete and well-organized chart and notes, 0 otherwise)		4
Sub-Total18
GRAND TOTAL36
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Distinguish Synthetic Materials for Footwear Construction

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Construction And Finishing 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 categorize synthetic materials samples for footwear construction, labelling each with its type and typical use, using provided sheets sized approximately 200mm x 150mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Marking penSynthetic leather sample sheets
Magnifying glassEVA foam sheets
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) sheets
Polyester mesh fabric
Adhesive glue (contact cement)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Synthetic leather sample sheets5 Pcs per Candidate
2EVA foam sheets3 Pcs per Candidate
3Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) sheets2 Pcs per Candidate
4Polyester mesh fabric2 Pcs per Candidate
5Adhesive glue (contact cement)1 bottle per 3 Candidates
6Marking pen1 Pc per Candidate
7Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and Categorization of Synthetic Materials
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) before handling materials
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use or zero)		2
Correct identification of synthetic leather sheet
(Award 3 marks for accurate identification and description)		3
Correct identification of EVA foam sheet
(Award 3 marks for accurate identification and description)		3
Correct identification of TPU sheet
(Award 3 marks for accurate identification and description)		3
Correct identification of polyester mesh fabric
(Award 3 marks for accurate identification and description)		3
Proper labelling of each sample with type and typical use
(Award up to 4 marks for clear, accurate labelling)		4
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All synthetic material samples correctly distinguished, labelled, and categorized
(Award 12 marks for complete and accurate final product)		12
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • Identify the correct conditioning methods for shoe lasting based on your workplace setup and the type of upper material.
  • Use conditioning equipment and machines safely and correctly to meet job requirements.
  • Set and adjust conditioning equipment and machine settings accurately according to the job specifications.
  • Choose the appropriate shoe lasting method based on the given job instructions.
  • Operate shoe lasting tools, machines, and equipment properly within your organizational environment.
  • Set and adjust lasting tools, equipment, and machine parameters accurately to meet job needs.
  • Perform lasting operations correctly while following all job specifications.
  • Maintain a safe workplace by following OSHA standards and best safety practices.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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