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MSTFP4001
Develop design for custom-made footwear

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop a design for custom-made footwear.

This unit of competency applies to interpreting design requirements in consultation with client, determining specifications and developing the design for custom-made footwear.

Work may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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

Research footwear designs

1.1

Identify and access information sources on footwear design and construction techniques, to ensure knowledge is current

1.2

Analyse current and historical trends in footwear design and construction techniques

1.3

Analyse impact of footwear componentry designs on footwear

1.4

Analyse footwear designs for various purposes

1.5

Analyse current industry practices and relate to own work

2

Determine design requirements

2.1

Confirm purpose of footwear with client

2.2

Confirm requirements for footwear design with client

2.3

Use communication skills to identify key priorities of client

2.4

Use design tools to develop design concepts

2.5

Explore preliminary design concepts with the client using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes

3

Measure and assess foot

3.1

Take measurements of foot in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices to determine footwear size requirements

3.2

Perform gait analysis to obtain baseline data of client’s walk pattern

3.3

Conduct trial fit using commercial footwear or client's own footwear according to workplace procedures

4

Confirm footwear design

4.1

Calculate cost estimates and provide to client

4.2

Finalise design to be used for footwear production and confirm order

4.3

Document design and requirements

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 and other reference material

applying relevant standards

communicating with client to determine footwear requirements

exploring design concepts

using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes to determine at least three (3) design concepts

taking accurate measurements and performing foot analysis to assess requirements

conducting trial fit according to workplace procedures

calculating cost estimates

developing final design specifications for at least three (3) examples of custom-made footwear

applying work health and safety (WHS) policies in work operations

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

elements and principles of design

design tools

footwear construction

materials used in footwear production

specification requirements and costing procedures

WHS and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

foot measurement and gait analysis techniques

workplace procedures and reporting processes

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

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 developing designs for custom-made footwear, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research footwear designs

1.1

Identify and access information sources on footwear design and construction techniques, to ensure knowledge is current

1.2

Analyse current and historical trends in footwear design and construction techniques

1.3

Analyse impact of footwear componentry designs on footwear

1.4

Analyse footwear designs for various purposes

1.5

Analyse current industry practices and relate to own work

2

Determine design requirements

2.1

Confirm purpose of footwear with client

2.2

Confirm requirements for footwear design with client

2.3

Use communication skills to identify key priorities of client

2.4

Use design tools to develop design concepts

2.5

Explore preliminary design concepts with the client using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes

3

Measure and assess foot

3.1

Take measurements of foot in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices to determine footwear size requirements

3.2

Perform gait analysis to obtain baseline data of client’s walk pattern

3.3

Conduct trial fit using commercial footwear or client's own footwear according to workplace procedures

4

Confirm footwear design

4.1

Calculate cost estimates and provide to client

4.2

Finalise design to be used for footwear production and confirm order

4.3

Document design and requirements

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Design tools include one or more of the following:

software programs

electronic tools

storyboards

catalogues and pictures

drawings and illustrations

Requirements include one or more of the following:

budget

timing

costs

quality

materials

colour

footwear components

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 and other reference material

applying relevant standards

communicating with client to determine footwear requirements

exploring design concepts

using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes to determine at least three (3) design concepts

taking accurate measurements and performing foot analysis to assess requirements

conducting trial fit according to workplace procedures

calculating cost estimates

developing final design specifications for at least three (3) examples of custom-made footwear

applying work health and safety (WHS) policies in work operations

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

elements and principles of design

design tools

footwear construction

materials used in footwear production

specification requirements and costing procedures

WHS and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

foot measurement and gait analysis techniques

workplace procedures and reporting processes

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

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 developing designs for custom-made footwear, 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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and access information sources on footwear design and construction techniques, to ensure knowledge is current 
Analyse current and historical trends in footwear design and construction techniques 
Analyse impact of footwear componentry designs on footwear 
Analyse footwear designs for various purposes 
Analyse current industry practices and relate to own work 
Confirm purpose of footwear with client 
Confirm requirements for footwear design with client 
Use communication skills to identify key priorities of client 
Use design tools to develop design concepts 
Explore preliminary design concepts with the client using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes 
Take measurements of foot in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices to determine footwear size requirements 
Perform gait analysis to obtain baseline data of client’s walk pattern 
Conduct trial fit using commercial footwear or client's own footwear according to workplace procedures 
Calculate cost estimates and provide to client 
Finalise design to be used for footwear production and confirm order 
Document design and requirements 

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