Unit of competency Outline
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Replace half leather sole
Replace half leather sole
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFR2004A
LMTFR2004A
State Code
W7295
W7295
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the replacement of a half leather sole.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect shoe
- 1.1 Shoes are inspected and customer advised on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing shoe repair
- 1.2 Job sheet is prepared and reviewed to ensure all requirements are included
- 1.3 Appropriate method of sole and heel replacement determined and appropriate tools are selected, prepared and checked
2 Prepare sole
- 2.1 Top lifts and soles are removed back to waist using the appropriate method and tools, ensuring no damage to the shoe
- 2.2 Appropriate replacement sole material and thickness is selected
- 2.3 Top pieces and lifts are selected appropriate to original footwear
- 2.4 Waist is marked using the new half sole as a guide, ensuring waist marks are equal on both items of footwear
- 2.5 Half sole is skived in a half moon shape, tapered from the waist mark to the toe consistent with workplace requirements
- 2.6 Lasting margin is secured and patched where necessary
- 2.7 Fillers are checked and replaced as required
- 2.8 Half sole is scoured prior to securing
3 Replace and finish sole
- 3.1 Select and prepare adhesive and primer according to manufacturer and workplace requirements
- 3.2 Apply adhesive evenly to both bottom of shoe and sole and top lifts, leave to dry and reactive the adhesive
- 3.3 Position sole and top lifts and secure using appropriate manual and machine operations
- 3.4 Quality of adhesion is checked and adjustment made as required
- 3.5 Sole is stitched using a sole stitching machine, if required
- 3.6 Edges of soles and top lifts are trimmed manually or by machine operations
- 3.7 Edges and heel lifts are inked or stained to match original shoe colour, and polished and finished off
- 3.8 Waist is cleaned, stained or coloured and finished to the original colour
- 3.9 Appropriate OHS practices are followed during the preparation, repair and finish of shoes particularly in relation to use of machines, equipment and tools, adhesives and primers, and stains, dyes and inks
- 3.10 Repaired shoes are packaged, labelled and stored
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.
Tools may include:
shoe hammer
tack hammer
shoe knife
sharpening stick
peg awl
glue gun
pincers
nippers
lasting pliers
shears
drag knife
tack
Machine may include:
finishing machine
heat activator
last
heat pliers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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.
Tools may include:
shoe hammer
tack hammer
shoe knife
sharpening stick
peg awl
glue gun
pincers
nippers
lasting pliers
shears
drag knife
tack
Machine may include:
finishing machine
heat activator
last
heat pliers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against work order information and workplace quality standards
assess repair requirements
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply hand and machine techniques over the range of required operations
repair shoes to meet quality and enterprise standards
communicate effectively with customers
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations, with particular reference to adhesives and use of tools
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against work order information and workplace quality standards
assess repair requirements
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply hand and machine techniques over the range of required operations
repair shoes to meet quality and enterprise standards
communicate effectively with customers
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations, with particular reference to adhesives and use of tools
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1421 | LMTPRFR05A | Replace half leather sole | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW16 | MSTFR2004 | Replace half leather sole | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W362 | LMT21107 | Certificate II in Footwear Repair | Qualification |
| W374 | LMT30807 | Certificate III in Footwear Repair | Qualification |