Unit of competency Outline
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Perform footwear finishing operations
Perform footwear finishing operations
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFP2009B
LMTFP2009B
State Code
W7278
W7278
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
20/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to perform footwear finishing operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare workstation
- 1.1 Workbench and seating are set up and prepared according to safety standards and OHS practices.
- 1.2 Components are laid out in correct sequence.
2 Finish work
- 2.1 Finishing operations are performed according to customer specifications.
- 2.2 Footwear is checked against specifications to ensure correct sizing.
- 2.3 Faults are identified, reported and returned to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards.
- 2.4 Production and other records are completed.
- 2.5 Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
3 Despatch footwear
- 3.1 Pieces are bundled, stacked and stored or despatched.
- 3.2 Production faults are recorded.
- 3.3 Records are completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Components may include:
buckles
labels
heel pads
laces
Finishing operations may include:
trimming loose threads
checking
spraying
cleaning
polishing
hand or machine sewing buckles
attaching accessories or trims
inserting heel cushion pads
flaring
lining trimming
attaching labels
pairing up
boxing
despatching
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Components may include:
buckles
labels
heel pads
laces
Finishing operations may include:
trimming loose threads
checking
spraying
cleaning
polishing
hand or machine sewing buckles
attaching accessories or trims
inserting heel cushion pads
flaring
lining trimming
attaching labels
pairing up
boxing
despatching
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
attach correct components to footwear
complete finishing operations
ensure finished footwear meets specifications
address faults appropriately
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
attach correct components to footwear
complete finishing operations
ensure finished footwear meets specifications
address faults appropriately
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6571 | LMTFP2009A | Perform footwear finishing operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW31 | MSTFP2009 | Perform footwear finishing operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W383 | LMT40407 | Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear | Qualification |
| W373 | LMT30707 | Certificate III in Footwear Production | Qualification |
| W361 | LMT21007 | Certificate II in Footwear Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) | Qualification |
| W360 | LMT20907 | Certificate II in Footwear Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |