Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Finishing Operations
Chapter 2: Identify tools and equipment for Footwear finishing operations
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Practical 1: Identify and select finishing tools for footwear finishing

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Finishing Operations
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and select the correct finishing tools required to prepare a shoe upper and sole edges for finishing as per the standard footwear finishing procedure.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Burnishing wheelFinishing cloth
Polishing brushShoe edge dye
Edge beveler
Sanding block
Shoe cream applicator brush
Shoe finishing knife
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Burnishing wheel1 Pc per Candidate
2Polishing brush1 Pc per Candidate
3Edge beveler1 Pc per Candidate
4Sanding block1 Pc per Candidate
5Finishing cloth2 Pcs per Candidate
6Shoe cream applicator brush1 Pc per Candidate
7Shoe finishing knife1 Pc per Candidate
8Shoe edge dye1 bottle per 3 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and selection of finishing tools
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before handling tools
(Award 2 marks for correct and complete PPE use, zero if not)
2
Candidate correctly identifies burnishing wheel and explains its use
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and explanation)
3
Candidate correctly identifies polishing brush and describes application
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and description)
3
Candidate selects edge beveler and states its purpose accurately
(Award 3 marks for correct selection and purpose)
3
Candidate selects sanding block and explains its finishing role
(Award 3 marks for correct selection and explanation)
3
Candidate selects shoe cream applicator brush and describes correct usage
(Award 3 marks for correct selection and description)
3
Candidate selects shoe finishing knife and explains its function
(Award 3 marks for correct selection and explanation)
3
Sub-Total20
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All finishing tools selected match the standard list and are appropriate for the task
(Award 10 marks for complete and correct tool selection, zero if missing or wrong tools)
10
Candidate demonstrates correct handling and care of selected tools
(Award 10 marks for proper handling and care demonstrated)
10
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Identify and select footwear finishing equipment

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 appropriate footwear finishing equipment samples as per the provided list and classify them by their function and usage.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Leather finishing machine sampleFinishing buffing cloth sample
Polishing brush sampleSanding paper sample (various grits)
Hand-held buffing machine sample
Leather edge trimmer sample
Marker pen for equipment labelling
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Leather finishing machine sample1 Pc per Candidate
2Polishing brush sample2 Pcs per Candidate
3Hand-held buffing machine sample1 Pc per Candidate
4Finishing buffing cloth sample3 Pcs per Candidate
5Sanding paper sample (various grits)5 Sheets per Candidate
6Leather edge trimmer sample1 Pc per Candidate
7Marker pen for equipment labelling1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and selection of finishing equipment
Candidate wears appropriate PPE before handling equipment
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, zero if not)
2
Candidate correctly identifies the leather finishing machine and describes its function
(Award 3 marks for accurate identification and function)
3
Candidate selects and labels polishing brushes correctly by type and usage
(Award 3 marks for correct selection and labelling)
3
Candidate identifies and explains the use of the hand-held buffing machine
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and explanation)
3
Candidate selects appropriate sanding paper grits for different finishing stages
(Award 3 marks for correct grit selection and justification)
3
Candidate identifies and selects the leather edge trimmer and explains its finishing role
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and explanation)
3
Candidate organizes selected equipment and materials logically for finishing operations
(Award 2 marks for neat and logical arrangement)
2
Candidate labels each equipment sample clearly using the marker pen
(Award 3 marks for clear and accurate labelling)
3
Sub-Total22
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All finishing equipment samples correctly identified and labeled
(Award 10 marks for complete and accurate identification and labelling)
10
Selected equipment matches their functional description and usage
(Award 8 marks for correct matching of equipment to function)
8
Logical and practical selection of sanding papers and buffing cloths for finishing stages
(Award 8 marks for appropriate material selection and reasoning)
8
Sub-Total26
GRAND TOTAL48
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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