Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:21 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Perform footwear finishing operations

Perform footwear finishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP2009
State Code
BAW31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform footwear finishing operations.The unit of competency applies to activities associated with completing a sequence of finishing operations on footwear. Finishing operations may include hand or machine tasks, such as attaching buckles, cutting loose threads, lacing shoes, inserting heel pads, attaching labels, polishing, cleaning, spraying, boxing and despatching.Work performed may require some decision making within defined procedures.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 for finishing
  • 2.1 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue
  • 2.2 Prepare finishing materials
  • 2.3 Lay out components in correct sequence
3 Finish work
  • 3.1 Perform finishing operations according to customer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check footwear against specifications to ensure correct sizing
  • 3.3 Identify faults, report and return to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards
  • 3.4 Complete production and other records
4 Check quality and despatch footwear
  • 4.1 Check work meets quality specifications
  • 4.2 Bundle pieces, stack and store or despatch
  • 4.3 Record production faults and complete records
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7278 LMTFP2009B Perform footwear finishing operations Unit of competency