Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Finishing Operations
Chapter 1: Identify Footwear finishing operation
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Practical 1: Identification of Footwear Finishing Tools and Materials

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Finishing Operations
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 select all finishing tools and materials needed to polish and finish a men's leather shoe size 42 as per the provided checklist.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Shoe polishing brushShoe cream polish (black)
Edge bevelerShoe sole edge paint
Shoe finishing cloth
Buffing machine
Shoe finishing knife
Glue applicator brush
Protective gloves
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Shoe polishing brush1 Pc per Candidate
2Edge beveler1 Pc per Candidate
3Shoe finishing cloth1 Pc per Candidate
4Shoe cream polish (black)50 ml per Candidate
5Shoe sole edge paint30 ml per Candidate
6Buffing machine1 Pc per 5 Candidates
7Shoe finishing knife1 Pc per Candidate
8Glue applicator brush1 Pc per Candidate
9Protective gloves1 Pair per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and Selection of Footwear Finishing Tools
Candidate wears protective gloves before handling tools and materials
(Award 2 marks if gloves worn correctly, else 0)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the shoe polishing brush
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the edge beveler
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the shoe finishing cloth
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the shoe cream polish (black)
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the shoe sole edge paint
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the buffing machine
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the shoe finishing knife
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the glue applicator brush
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)
2
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All tools and materials selected match the provided checklist for finishing a men's leather shoe size 42
(Award 12 marks if all items are correctly selected and none missing)
12
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Surface Preparation for Footwear Finishing

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Finishing Operations
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 the surface of a leather shoe upper 280mm x 120mm by cleaning, sanding, and smoothing as per finishing standards.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Sandpaper sheets (P180 grit)Leather cleaner solution
Cleaning clothsLeather shoe upper
Sanding block
Gloves
Face mask
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather shoe upper1 Pc per Candidate
2Sandpaper sheets (P180 grit)3 Sheets per Candidate
3Cleaning cloths2 Pcs per Candidate
4Leather cleaner solution100 ml per Candidate
5Plastic container for cleaner1 Pc per 5 Candidates
6Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
7Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
8Sanding block1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Surface Cleaning
Candidate wears gloves and face mask before starting
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, 0 if absent)
2
Candidate applies leather cleaner solution evenly on the shoe upper
(Award 3 marks for correct application technique)
3
Candidate uses cleaning cloth to remove dirt and residues thoroughly
(Award 3 marks for effective cleaning without damage)
3
Sub-Total8
TASK 2: Sanding and Smoothing
Candidate secures sandpaper on sanding block correctly
(Award 2 marks for proper sanding block setup)
2
Candidate sands the shoe upper surface evenly using correct technique
(Award 5 marks for uniform sanding without over-sanding)
5
Candidate inspects and smooths surface to remove rough patches
(Award 3 marks for thorough smoothing and surface readiness)
3
Sub-Total10
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Leather shoe upper surface is uniformly cleaned and free of dirt
(Award 5 marks for visibly clean surface)
5
Surface is evenly sanded to required smoothness without damage
(Award 7 marks for consistent sanding and smooth finish)
7
Finished shoe upper dimensions remain 280mm x 120mm with no deformation
(Award 5 marks for maintaining original dimensions)
5
Sub-Total17
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Packaging and labeling of finished footwear for storage or shipmentPractical 9
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