By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
Mastering these skills helps you produce high-quality footwear efficiently and safely, making you a valuable part of the footwear manufacturing team.
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Footwear closing machine | Sample shoe upper and lining materials |
| Machine adjustment tools | Thread spools |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Footwear closing machine | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Machine adjustment tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, gauge) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 3 | Sample shoe upper and lining materials | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Thread spools | 2 Spools per Candidate |
| 5 | Safety gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 6 | Protective goggles | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Machine Setup and Adjustment | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate PPE before starting machine setup (Award 2 marks if PPE worn correctly before setup, zero otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate inspects machine for cleanliness and safety before adjustment (Award 3 marks for thorough inspection and identification of hazards) | 3 | ||
| Candidate sets correct needle position and alignment according to sample upper size (Award 5 marks if needle is aligned correctly for 250mm uppers) | 5 | ||
| Candidate adjusts thread tension to manufacturer’s recommended setting (Award 5 marks if thread tension is set correctly and tested) | 5 | ||
| Candidate installs appropriate thread spool and threads the machine properly (Award 4 marks for correct threading and spool installation) | 4 | ||
| Candidate conducts a test stitch on sample materials and checks stitch quality (Award 6 marks if test stitch is neat, even, and secure) | 6 | ||
| Candidate adjusts machine speed and feed settings for optimal operation (Award 5 marks if speed and feed are adjusted appropriately) | 5 | ||
| Candidate cleans work area and stores tools safely after setup (Award 2 marks if work area is clean and tools stored properly) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 32 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Machine setup results in correct needle alignment and thread tension for 250mm uppers (Award 10 marks if needle alignment and thread tension match specifications) | 10 | ||
| Test stitch on sample upper is neat, uniform, and secure with no skipped stitches (Award 8 marks for neat, uniform, and secure stitches with no defects) | 8 | ||
| Machine operates smoothly at adjusted speed and feed settings without faults (Award 8 marks if machine runs smoothly and consistently) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 26 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 58 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Closing machine | Upper leather components |
| Cutting mat | Thread spools (nylon, black) |
| Awl | |
| Measuring tape | |
| Scissors |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closing machine | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Upper leather components | 2 Sets per Candidate |
| 3 | Thread spools (nylon, black) | 1 Spool per Candidate |
| 4 | Cutting mat | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Awl | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Scissors | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Operate Closing Machine to Stitch Upper Components | |||
| Wears appropriate PPE before starting the machine (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if none) | 2 | ||
| Sets up the closing machine correctly with proper threading (Award 3 marks for correct machine setup and threading) | 3 | ||
| Positions upper components accurately before stitching (Award 3 marks for correct alignment of components) | 3 | ||
| Operates the machine smoothly to stitch without thread breakage (Award 4 marks for smooth operation and no thread issues) | 4 | ||
| Cuts and finishes thread ends neatly after stitching (Award 2 marks for neat thread finishing) | 2 | ||
| Cleans machine and work area after completion (Award 1 mark for cleaning and tidying up) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Upper components stitched together with stitch length uniform at 6mm ±1mm (Award 4 marks for consistent stitch length within tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Final stitched upper measures 300mm x 150mm ±5mm as per drawing (Award 4 marks for correct final dimensions) | 4 | ||
| Seam is straight and secure without puckering or loose threads (Award 4 marks for seam quality and appearance) | 4 | ||
| Thread tension is even throughout the seam (Award 3 marks for consistent thread tension) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 30 | ||
At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:
Tick each one you can genuinely do.
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