Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
Chapter 5: Grade footwear patterns
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⚑ What you will be able to do

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

  • confidently identify the best grading methods to use for any footwear pattern resources you have
  • accurately grade footwear patterns to create different sizes and fittings

Mastering these skills will help you produce professional, well-fitting shoes that meet your clients’ needs and stand out in the footwear industry.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Prepare base footwear pattern for grading

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Prepare a base footwear pattern for a men's shoe size 42, 280mm length x 105mm width as per the provided size chart.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeBase footwear pattern paper
Pattern drafting ruler (30cm)Base footwear size chart
Set square
Pencils (2H and HB)
Eraser
Tracing wheel
Pattern notcher
Pattern pins
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Base footwear pattern paper1 sheet per Candidate
2Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
3Pattern drafting ruler (30cm)1 Pc per Candidate
4Set square1 Pc per Candidate
5Pencils (2H and HB)2 Pcs per Candidate
6Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
7Tracing wheel1 Pc per Candidate
8Pattern notcher1 Pc per Candidate
9Base footwear size chart1 Pc per Candidate
10Pattern pins1 box per 5 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Check the student's presentation
Appropriately wore PPEs (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use, 0 if not)
1
Correctly observed safety on self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for correct safety observation, 0 if not)
1
Correctly observed safety of tools and equipment by correct handling
(Award 1 mark for correct tool handling, 0 if not)
1
Appropriately applied safety practices during the drafting operation
(Award 1 mark for safety during operation, 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Prepare the work area
Arranged drafting bench and tools as per task requirement
(Award 1 mark for proper arrangement, 0 if not)
1
Ensured workplace was clean, well ventilated and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for safe and clean workplace, 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identify and select tools and materials
Correctly selected base footwear pattern paper
(Award 1 mark for correct paper selection, 0 if not)
1
Correctly selected measuring tape
(Award 1 mark for correct measuring tape, 0 if not)
1
Correctly selected drafting ruler and set square
(Award 1 mark for correct rulers, 0 if not)
1
Correctly selected tracing wheel, pattern notcher, pencils and eraser
(Award 1 mark for correct small tools, 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 4: Prepare base footwear pattern
Accurately measured and transferred shoe size dimensions (280mm length x 105mm width) to pattern paper
(Award 2 marks for accurate measurements and transfer, 0 if inaccurate)
2
Correctly drafted the base footwear pattern outlines using rulers and set square
(Award 2 marks for neat and correct drafting, 0 if poor)
2
Used tracing wheel to mark pattern details clearly
(Award 1 mark for clear tracing, 0 if unclear)
1
Applied pattern notcher correctly to mark notches
(Award 1 mark for correct notching, 0 if not done or incorrect)
1
Neatly labeled and coded the base footwear pattern
(Award 1 mark for correct labeling and coding, 0 if missing)
1
Sub-Total7
TASK 5: Observe housekeeping practices
Cleaned the drafting area after completion
(Award 1 mark for cleaning, 0 if not)
1
Properly stored tools and materials
(Award 1 mark for correct storage, 0 if not)
1
Disposed of waste materials appropriately
(Award 1 mark for proper waste disposal, 0 if not)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Base footwear pattern matches specified dimensions: 280mm length and 105mm width
(Award 3 marks for exact dimensions, 0 if incorrect)
3
Pattern is neat, clear, and correctly labeled
(Award 2 marks for neatness and labeling, 0 if poor)
2
All necessary pattern notches and markings are correctly placed
(Award 3 marks for correct notches and markings, 0 if missing or incorrect)
3
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL28
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Mark Grading Increments on Footwear Pattern

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Mark grading increments on the base footwear pattern for sizes 38 to 44 as per the provided size specification chart (length 260mm to 280mm).
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Grading rulerBase footwear pattern
Pencil 2BTracing paper 70cm x 70cm
Eraser
Tape measure
Masking tape roll
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Base footwear pattern1 Pc per Candidate
2Grading ruler1 Pc per Candidate
3Pencil 2B2 Pcs per Candidate
4Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
5Tracing paper 70cm x 70cm1 Sheet per Candidate
6Tape measure1 Pc per Candidate
7Masking tape roll1 Roll per 5 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Safety and Preparation
Appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use or zero)
1
Observed safety on self and colleagues during pattern marking
(Award 1 mark for correct safety observation or zero)
1
Handled tools and equipment safely and correctly
(Award 1 mark for safe tool handling or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Work Area Setup
Prepared and arranged work area free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for hazard-free, clean, and well-ventilated workspace or zero)
1
Organized tools and materials for easy access during grading
(Award 1 mark for proper organization or zero)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identification and Use of Tools and Materials
Correctly identified grading ruler, pencil, eraser, tape measure, masking tape, tracing paper, and base pattern
(Award 1 mark each for correctly identifying tools/materials or zero)
3
Sub-Total3
TASK 4: Marking Grading Increments
Accurately measured grading increments as per size specification chart
(Award up to 4 marks for accuracy and correct measurements)
4
Correctly marked grading increments on the base footwear pattern
(Award up to 4 marks for neatness and correct placement)
4
Used masking tape and tracing paper properly to mark increments
(Award 2 marks for proper use of materials or zero)
2
Sub-Total10
TASK 5: Finishing and Housekeeping
Erased unnecessary markings cleanly without damaging the pattern
(Award 2 marks for neat cleanup or zero)
2
Stored tools and materials properly after task completion
(Award 1 mark for proper storage or zero)
1
Disposed waste materials appropriately
(Award 1 mark for correct waste disposal or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Grading increments marked correctly for sizes 38 to 44 with length increments from 260mm to 280mm
(Award 5 marks for correct and complete grading increments or zero)
5
Marks are neat, legible, and correctly placed on the base footwear pattern
(Award 3 marks for neatness and legibility or zero)
3
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Cut graded footwear pattern pieces for sizes 38, 40, and 42Practical 3
🔒Adjust footwear pattern shapes for size gradingPractical 4
🔒Create graded footwear pattern layout for productionPractical 5
🔒Transfer grading marks accurately onto footwear pattern materialPractical 6
🔒Check Accuracy of Graded Footwear PatternsPractical 7
🔒Prepare graded footwear patterns for cutting diesPractical 8
🔒Annotate graded footwear patterns with production detailsPractical 9
🔒Assemble graded footwear patterns into a complete size range setPractical 10
Am I competent?

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

  • confidently identify the best grading methods to use for any footwear pattern resources you have
  • accurately grade footwear patterns to create different sizes and fittings

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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