List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify characteristics of footwear materials | 1.1 | Identify types and sources of materials used in footwear production |
| 1.2 | Identify characteristics and uses of materials |
| 1.3 | Identify handling and care requirements for materials |
| 1.4 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) practices and workplace procedures relevant to materials uses |
| 1.5 | Identify generic and trade names for materials |
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2 | Identify performance of materials for footwear | 2.1 | Distinguish physical properties and performance characteristics of various materials |
| 2.2 | Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials |
| 2.3 | Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects |
| 2.4 | Identify types of surface finishes used on materials |
| 2.5 | Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
identifying at least five (5) different leather materials used within footwear industry
identifying at least five (5) different adhesives and chemicals used within footwear industry
identifying at least five (5) examples of non-leather materials used for footwear
identifying characteristics of at least five (5) footwear materials and their handling and care requirements
distinguishing performance of footwear materials
identifying finishing practices for footwear materials
identifying common faults, problems and surface defects of footwear materials and how to deal with them
recognising quality features of footwear materials.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
types of leather used in footwear production
handling procedures for materials
characteristics and performance of leathers, fabrics use and other materials used in footwear industry
common faults, problems and surface defects of footwear materials, and how to deal with them
workplace procedures required for working with footwear materials
quality standards for footwear materials.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in identifying materials used in footwear production, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.