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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clarify client order
   • Confirm required information has been provided in job requirements and order form
   • Consult other parties to clarify or provide additional information about medical grade footwear requirements
2. Consult other parties to clarify or provide additional information about medical grade footwear requirements
3. Determine resources required to manufacture medical grade footwear
   • Confirm availability of materials of type and quality required to manufacture footwear components
4. Select materials to match design requirements of footwear components
5. Order special or one-off materials from suppliers and confirm availability within specified timelines
6. Check shoe last and pattern
   • Check the last to confirm that it complies with order form and is free of construction faults
7. Conduct a trial last fitting prior to cutting pattern
8. Clarify design features with client and cut pattern
9. Construct and finish footwear
   • Make mock-up of design to order specifications
10. Check equipment to confirm compliance with manufacturer operating procedures and WHS practices
11. Cut required footwear pieces from patterns and sew and close upper
12. Prepare, cut and build componentry, including inner soles and orthotic componentry
13. Prepare and last footwear
14. Construct sole, heel and build-up and attach bottom, including external raisers, as required
15. Liaise with relevant personnel during production of custom-made medical grade shoes to confirm details
16. Undertake finishing off, add final components and check product to ensure compliance with established quality standards prior to process end
17. Complete record keeping procedures and administrative tasks