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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the structure and functions of the foot
   • Identify the main foot structures
   • Describe functions of main foot muscles
   • Describe functions of main tendons and ligaments in foot
   • Identify the main functions of the foot
2. Identify the main features and functions of footwear
   • Identify types of footwear and distinguish their different uses
   • Describe main features of footwear
   • Identify processes used to produce footwear features
   • Identify examples of flat, wide and different sized feet where specialised footwear may be required
3. Assess the impact of footwear features
   • Identify the effect of poor-fitting or poorly made shoes
   • Relate features of footwear to foot function and structure
   • Assess features of footwear product and their capacity to support ideal performance of foot
   • Identify examples of possible surgical or medical conditions which would trigger referral to a medical practitioner, podiatrist or medical grade footwear practitioner
   • Identify quality processes used in workplace to ensure production of optimal footwear products

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 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 work health and safety (WHS) practices
Australian Standards include:	the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken
Processes to produce footwear features include one or more of the following:	designing developing patterns and lasts stitching selection of materials manufacture of uppers, inner soles, linings and soles quality checks

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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 and other reference material

applying relevant standards

identifying foot structure and function

identifying footwear features and function

identifying at least five (5) different footwear products and relating their functions and features to the anatomy of the foot

identifying the effect of poor-fitting or poorly made shoes

assessing the impact of footwear features

identifying medical or surgical conditions that may require referral to a specialist practitioner

identifying quality processes used in workplace to ensure production of optimal footwear products.

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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

structures and function of the foot:

muscles

bones

ligaments

joints

circulation systems

nervous system

role and function of the foot:

balance

walking

standing

running

climbing

specific sports

kicking

jumping

features and function of footwear:

steel caps

moulded soles

heels

reinforcement

lining

laces and buckles

elastic sides

size

shape

types of footwear and their relationship to anatomy of the foot:

safety boots

work boots and shoes

fashion shoes

everyday wear shoes

walking boots and shoes

sport shoes

footwear production processes

surgical and medical conditions:

injuries

health conditions, such as diabetes

amputations

diseases affecting the foot or ankle

sizing

foot muscle and structural features

deformities

quality features of footwear production processes.

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