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Operate sole stitcher

Operate sole stitcher

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFR3002
State Code
BAW13
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to stitch soles by machine for welt or veldschoen constructed footwear.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 operate sole stitcher
  • 2.1 Inspect shoes or items, identify repair materials and advise customer on costs prior to commencing shoe repair
  • 2.2 Prepare and review job sheet to ensure all requirements are included
  • 2.3 Determine appropriate method of repair, and select, check and prepare appropriate tools and materials
  • 2.4 Apply workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Clean and check sole stitching machine and prepare shoe
  • 2.6 Set up, adjust, switch on and test machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
3 Perform stitching
  • 3.1 Position shoe accurately and stitch using sole stitcher consistent with manufacturer procedures
  • 3.2 Trim and burnish threads, as required
  • 3.3 Monitor machine operation and respond to faulty operation with appropriate action
4 Check and finish work
  • 4.1 Check final product to ensure repair meets enterprise quality requirements
  • 4.2 Ink or stain shoes to match original shoe colour as close as possible, polish and finish off
  • 4.3 Package, label and store shoes and maintain records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7298 LMTFR3002A Operate sole stitcher Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification