Unit of competency Outline

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Make patterns for custom-made footwear

Make patterns for custom-made footwear

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP4002
State Code
BAW23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.The unit of competency applies to making patterns for custom-made shoes and may involve the selection and modification of existing patterns. Design specifications may be workplace or client initiated. Discretion and judgement is required for both self and others in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes.The work responsibilities of the patternmaker will vary in scope according to the size of the workplace, the range of designs and specialisation in the workplace, workplace quality standards and the degree of autonomy of the patternmaker.Patternmakers may have responsibility for the development of prototypes or toiles, making samples and testing patterns, developing the design and estimating leather and material usage.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to make patterns for custom-made footwear
  • 2.1 Interpret design requirements from design brief and determine design specifications
  • 2.2 Clarify patternmaking requirements
  • 2.3 Select samples of required materials and footwear components for use in patternmaking
3 Develop patterns for custom-made footwear
  • 3.1 Make pattern specifications based on client's measurements and in line with budget, timeframe and costs
  • 3.2 Select appropriate techniques to prepare pattern and achieve design according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare patterns with reference to last construction
  • 3.4 Make initial upper design on 3-D last
  • 3.5 Accurately translate information from 3-D last master to 2-D working patterns
  • 3.6 Produce standard and working patterns of both upper and sole in line with specifications, accepted standards and construction tolerances
  • 3.7 Review pattern and make modifications that accurately reflect selected materials, shoe style and specific client requirements
4 Test pattern
  • 4.1 Make a mock-up or diagnostic fitting with allowance for difference between diagnostic and final materials
  • 4.2 Evaluate diagnostic fitting and review proposed construction and materials in line with design and fit
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7288 LMTFP4002A Make patterns for custom-made footwear Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification