Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Cutting Footwear Materials
Chapter 2: Analyse footwear materials
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Practical 1: Identify and Categorize Types of Footwear Materials

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Cutting Footwear Materials
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 17 footwear material samples by type and characteristics, recording observations on a 210mm x 297mm checklist form.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Cutting knifeLeather samples
Magnifying glassTextile fabric samples
Measuring tapeRubber sole samples
Synthetic material samples
Material identification checklist form
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather samples5 Pcs per Candidate
2Textile fabric samples5 Pcs per Candidate
3Rubber sole samples3 Pcs per Candidate
4Synthetic material samples4 Pcs per Candidate
5Cutting knife1 Pc per Candidate
6Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
7Material identification checklist form1 Pc per Candidate
8Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Material Identification and Categorization
Wears appropriate PPE before handling materials
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if not)
2
Carefully inspects each material sample using magnifying glass
(Award 3 marks for thorough inspection of all samples)
3
Measures sample dimensions accurately with measuring tape
(Award 3 marks for correct measurement of each sample)
3
Cuts samples cleanly with cutting knife where required for inspection
(Award 2 marks for safe and neat cutting technique)
2
Records material types and characteristics correctly on checklist form
(Award 5 marks for accurate and complete recording)
5
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All 17 samples correctly identified and categorized by material type
(Award 1 mark per correctly identified sample, zero otherwise)
10
Checklist form is neat, complete, and legible
(Award 5 marks for neatness and completeness)
5
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Manual Flexibility Testing of Footwear Materials

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

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Perform manual flexibility tests on three 50mm x 50mm footwear material samples and record the flexibility ratings as per the provided flexibility rating chart.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Manual flexibility testing jigSamples of leather (50mm x 50mm)
CaliperSamples of synthetic sole material (50mm x 50mm)
Marking penSamples of rubber upper material (50mm x 50mm)
Flexibility rating chart
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Samples of leather (50mm x 50mm)3 Pcs per Candidate
2Samples of synthetic sole material (50mm x 50mm)3 Pcs per Candidate
3Samples of rubber upper material (50mm x 50mm)3 Pcs per Candidate
4Manual flexibility testing jig1 Pc per 5 Candidates
5Caliper1 Pc per Candidate
6Flexibility rating chart1 Pc per Candidate
7Marking pen1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Setup
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting the test
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use or zero)
2
Candidate selects and labels each material sample correctly
(Award 3 marks for correct labeling or zero)
3
Candidate sets up the manual flexibility testing jig correctly
(Award 3 marks for proper setup or zero)
3
Sub-Total8
TASK 2: Performing Flexibility Tests
Candidate places the first sample correctly into the jig
(Award 2 marks for correct placement or zero)
2
Candidate performs bending test manually with correct technique
(Award 4 marks for correct bending procedure or zero)
4
Candidate measures and records the bending angle or deformation accurately
(Award 4 marks for accurate measurement and recording or zero)
4
Candidate repeats the test for all three material samples
(Award 4 marks for complete testing of all samples or zero)
4
Sub-Total14
TASK 3: Documentation and Reporting
Candidate correctly uses the flexibility rating chart to assess material flexibility
(Award 3 marks for correct use or zero)
3
Candidate records flexibility ratings clearly and legibly for each material
(Award 3 marks for clear and legible records or zero)
3
Candidate cleans and stores tools and materials properly after testing
(Award 2 marks for proper cleaning and storage or zero)
2
Sub-Total8
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All three material samples are tested and flexibility ratings recorded as per dimensions (50mm x 50mm)
(Award 10 marks for complete and accurate flexibility ratings or zero)
10
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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