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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to embellish footwear
  3. Embellish footwear

Range Statement

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

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

Types of embellishment include three or more of the following:

decorative finishes that add to the design and create features, such as:

buttons

sequins

rhinestones

diamantes

bows

buckles

puff paint

punch work on leather

feathers

Specifications include one or more of the following:

size, including length and width

colour

stitch type and size

types and use of adhesives

Materials include one or more of the following:

adhesives, such as:

polyurethane adhesives

solvent-based spray finishes

fabrics, such as satin, silk, taffeta and lace

ribbons

beads

buckles

leather

Finishing includes one or more of the following:

trimming loose threads

checking

spraying

cleaning

polishing

hand or machine sewing buckles

inserting heel cushion pads

attaching labels

pairing up

boxing

WHS practices

WHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, including one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other WHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Performance Evidence

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 materials and specifications to embellish footwear

sequencing embellishment operations

embellishing footwear using at least three (3) types of embellishment according to specifications

using materials, tools and equipment safely and according to workplace procedures

checking and rectifying faults

finishing footwear and checking embellishment meets quality standards.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

materials used, including fabrics adhesives, solvents, abrasives and safety requirements for their use

embellishment tools and equipment:

cutting board

scissors

knives

sewing machines

paintbrushes

hole punches

leather tool making equipment

types of embellishment

finishing procedures

quality standards and practices

component handling procedures

workplace procedures.