Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear covers occupations such as custom-made footwear technical and production roles.
The Certificate IV in covers occupations in a production environment where footwear is typically custom-made or involves small production quantities.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
Ten (10) core units of competency
Fifteen (15) elective units of competency as specified below.
If Certificate III in Footwear Production has been achieved, an additional seven (7) units are required. All core units listed must be achieved - any Certificate IV core units not achieved at Certificate III must be completed as part of the additional seven (7) units required for Certificate IV. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional unit requirement.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
CORE UNITS
Complete all ten (10) units from this list
Unit code | Unit title | |
Identify materials used in footwear production | ||
Develop design for custom-made footwear | ||
Make patterns for custom-made footwear | ||
Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components | ||
Assemble and finish custom-made shoe | ||
Fit custom-made footwear | ||
Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures | ||
Apply quality standards | ||
Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry | ||
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select fifteen (15) units as specified below.
A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group A
A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group B
A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group C
A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group E
A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group F
The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.
NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group E as MSACM coded units, should be selected on the basis of work requirements. Those at Certificate II level (units in the 200 series) are appropriate for operators. MSACM units for those in Certificate III level positions such as team leaders should be selected from both the 200 series and the 400 series.
GROUP A
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts | ||
Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques | ||
Coordinate or set up machine/s for product change | ||
Participate in product engineering | ||
Plan and implement production within a work area | ||
Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace | ||
Coordinate quality system and procedures | ||
Fabricate or machine tooling | ||
Contribute to the development of products or processes |
GROUP B
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Cut leather by hand | ||
Hand last shoe | ||
Assemble shoe by hand | ||
Contribute to footwear production improvement processes | ||
Supervise footwear production operations | ||
Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production |
GROUP C
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Cut leather by hand | ||
Hand last shoe | ||
Assemble shoe by hand | ||
Contribute to footwear production improvement processes | ||
Supervise footwear production operations | ||
Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production | ||
Control production in a section of a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear enterprise | ||
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | ||
Estimate and cost job | ||
Grade leather |
GROUP D
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | ||
Perform stuff cutting | ||
Cut printed materials by machine | ||
Cut non printed leather by machine | ||
Operate machine to sew upper | ||
Machine upper according to product requirements | ||
Last shoe by machine | ||
Perform moulding operations | ||
Perform footwear finishing operations | ||
Repair footwear product | ||
Perform table-based operations | ||
Work in a team environment | ||
Perform minor maintenance | ||
Perform test or inspection to check product quality | ||
Select, transfer and remove materials and products | ||
Coordinate work of team or section | ||
Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace | ||
Perform tasks to support production | ||
Draw 3D designs | ||
Skive leather pieces |
GROUP E
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Manage the impact of change on own work | ||
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | ||
Apply competitive systems and practices | ||
Sustain process improvements | ||
Implement competitive systems and practices | ||
Ensure process improvements are sustained | ||
Apply quick changeover procedures | ||
Apply Just in Time procedures | ||
Apply cost factors to work practices | ||
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements | ||
Apply 5S procedures | ||
Monitor process capability | ||
Use planning software systems in operations | ||
Use SCADA systems in operations | ||
Use sustainable energy practices | ||
Undertake root cause analysis | ||
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy | ||
Facilitate a Just in Time system | ||
Improve cost factors in work practices | ||
Analyse manual handling processes | ||
Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S | ||
Undertake process capability improvements | ||
Mistake proof an operational process | ||
Apply statistics to operational processes | ||
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | ||
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | ||
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses | ||
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | ||
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
GROUP F
Other Footwear units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1) |
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1) |
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1) |
Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of twenty-five (25) units according to the rules described below.
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT30707 Certificate III in Footwear Production or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include relevant manufacturing, design or management qualifications.
Not applicable.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skills Summary - Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the custom-made footwear industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | work with the client to determine custom made footwear design and production needs complete detailed documentation on design specifications and production requirements develop patterns complete with pattern making information take and calculate measurements establish effective working relationships with colleagues represent the enterprise to customers interpret business related information calculate costing for footwear provide written and verbal information to promote products to customers access and apply information on footwear design and construction understand personal requirements of relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies |
Teamwork | explain and implement work team reporting requirements work with others in the business to meet business targets provide feedback to improve overall team performance undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members support others to meet targets participate in sustainability improvements work cooperatively to produce custom made footwear to client and enterprise standards |
Problem-solving | identify risks and implement risk control measures for enterprise processes identify and act on environmental hazards address problems at all stages of production provide problem solving support to others use problem solving techniques to determine footwear requirements assess quality of footwear materials before using in millinery items use a range of problem solving strategies to address potential and actual problems handle client problems effectively |
Initiative and enterprise | look for opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce costs for client and enterprise contribute to business development ideas identify opportunities for improvement to environmental performance identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations monitor information and records to identify trends that may require remedial action develop and promote continuous improvement |
Planning and organising | assist in business planning plan activity to meet business and client needs organise work area to maximise efficiency plan to meet resource requirements monitor equipment condition and performance |
Self-management | manage work to meet business targets maintain currency of information relating to work keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities monitor own work against quality standards understand own work activities and responsibilities identify and apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment manage work load priorities monitor use of resources |
Learning | recognise limits of own expertise assess competencies in meeting job requirements identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required ask questions to expand own knowledge develop new skills to meet business and client needs learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice |
Technology | ensure correct, efficient and safe use of machines, tools and equipment in the enterprise perform minor maintenance on machinery and identify and act on requirements for further maintenance work with technology safely and according to workplace standards handle and use chemicals and footwear materials correctly and safely |
