Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Component Preparation
Chapter 6: Perform skiving operations
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Practical 1: Skiving leather edges for joining

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Component Preparation
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 the edges of four leather pieces each measuring 150mm by 100mm to a uniform thickness of 1.5mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Skiving knifeLeather pieces
Cutting board
Edge beveler
Leather marking pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather pieces4 Pcs per Candidate
2Skiving knife1 Pc per Candidate
3Cutting board1 Pc per Candidate
4Edge beveler1 Pc per Candidate
5Leather marking pen1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and skive leather edges
Use of appropriate PPE before starting work
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if not)
2
Correctly marks skiving area on leather edges using leather marking pen
(Award 3 marks for clear and accurate marking)
3
Positions leather pieces properly on cutting board for skiving
(Award 2 marks for stable and safe positioning)
2
Uses skiving knife correctly to reduce edge thickness uniformly
(Award 5 marks for smooth, even skiving along all edges)
5
Employs edge beveler to finish skived edges neatly
(Award 3 marks for clean, beveled edges without damage)
3
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Leather edges skived to uniform thickness of 1.5mm ±0.2mm
(Award 8 marks if all edges are within tolerance, zero otherwise)
8
Skived edges smooth without nicks or unevenness
(Award 6 marks for smooth edges free of defects)
6
Leather pieces remain undamaged and clean after skiving
(Award 6 marks if no cuts or stains are present)
6
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Skiving synthetic footwear components to specified thickness

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Component Preparation
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 skiving on synthetic upper material pieces to reduce thickness uniformly by 1.5 mm along a 150 mm length.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Skiving knifeSynthetic upper material sheets
Cutting board
Ruler
Marking chalk
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Synthetic upper material sheets3 sheets per Candidate
2Skiving knife1 per Candidate
3Cutting board1 per Candidate
4Ruler (30 cm steel)1 per Candidate
5Marking chalk1 piece per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Perform skiving operations on synthetic material
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE worn, zero if not)
2
Candidate marks the skiving area clearly on synthetic material
(Award 3 marks for clear, accurate marking as per drawing)
3
Candidate sets up cutting board and tools safely and ergonomically
(Award 2 marks for proper setup)
2
Candidate performs skiving to reduce thickness uniformly by 1.5 mm over 150 mm length
(Award 6 marks for uniform thickness reduction as per specs)
6
Candidate maintains control of the skiving knife to avoid tearing or uneven edges
(Award 3 marks for smooth edges and no material damage)
3
Candidate cleans work area and tools after completing skiving
(Award 2 marks for proper cleaning and tidying)
2
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Skived synthetic component thickness reduced uniformly by 1.5 mm along 150 mm length
(Award 12 marks for thickness within ±0.2 mm tolerance and length accuracy)
12
Edges of skived area are smooth and free from tears or roughness
(Award 8 marks for uniform smooth edges as per quality standards)
8
Dimensions of skived section match the drawing exactly (150 mm length)
(Award 7 marks for dimensional accuracy of length)
7
Sub-Total27
GRAND TOTAL45
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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