The unit applies to the repairing of footwear products at different stages of production to meet quality standards. It involves the use of discretion, initiative and judgement in own work.

The unit may include minor machine and tool maintenance applicable to the repair task.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

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

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising to repair footwear. Problem solving skills are required to identify repair requirements, ensure work conforms to requirements and identify any production problems. Communication skills are used to refer to and complete required documentation. Self management skills are used to ensure safe use of technology and conformance of own work to quality standards.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Determine requirements

1.1 Footwear product is inspected for areas requiring repair and deviations from job specifications and quality standards.

1.2 Requirements for repair of footwear product are determined and specifications for repair task are documented.

1.3 Repair work is planned according to time and resources available.

2 Prepare for repair

2.1 Materials required for repair task are assembled and checked for compliance with job specifications.

2.2 Machinery, equipment, tools and materials required for repair task are assembled and checked for readiness for use.

2.3 Any faults in equipment or tools are addressed to ensure readiness for use.

2.4 Footwear product is prepared to ensure readiness for repair.

3 Undertake repair

3.1 Repair is undertaken to restore footwear to standard specified using a range of techniques and materials and according to OHS practices.

3.2 Footwear product is checked against specifications and appropriate quality standards and adjustments are made as required.

3.3 Once adjustments are made, footwear product is returned to production line, prepared for storage or transferred to appropriate work section, as required.

3.4 Paperwork and documentation is completed.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

footwear production processes

characteristics of materials used in product construction

appropriate repair techniques and their application

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

perform a range of repair techniques to the required industry standard

use hand and a range of machine appropriate to the repair task

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate in the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

assess products for repair

repair product to optimum condition

check repair against quality standards

interact with work personnel or client

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Quality standards may be defined in

product designs and patterns

job cards

work sheets

job specifications

Addressed may include:

conducting minor maintenance

referring to appropriate personnel

Preparation for repair includes:

unpicking stitching, ungluing or removing bonding

roughening surfaces using grinders, abrasive

removing rough or loose materials

removing sole

Repair includes:

removing and replacing incorrectly fitted sole

trimming excess materials

correcting stitching and trims

removing rough surfaces

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Sector

Footwear Production

This unit contains employability skills.