This unit applies to interpreting design requirements in consultation with client, determining specifications and developing the design for custom made footwear.

Work 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 communication to establish design requirements with the client, including taking accurate measurements, and document specifications to guide production. Ongoing learning is required to maintain currency of design options and teamwork is applied to ensure client requirements are identified and achieved in the design. Planning and organising skills are required to determine production requirements in relation to the design. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to create design concepts and match them with production processes. Self management will be applied to ensure design meets design requirements.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Research footwear designs

1.1 Information sources on footwear design and construction techniques are identified and accessed to maintain currency of knowledge

1.2 Current and historical trends in footwear design and construction techniques are analysed

1.3 Impact of footwear componentry designs on footwear are analysed

1.4 Footwear designs for various purposes are analysed

1.5 Design tools are used to develop design concepts

1.6 Current industry practices are analysed for application in own work

2 Determine design requirements

2.1 Purpose of footwear is confirmed with client

2.2 Client requirements for footwear design are confirmed with client

2.3 Communication skills are used to identify key priorities of client

2.4 Preliminary design concepts are explored with the client using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes

3 Undertake footwear measurements

3.1 Measurements of foot are taken to determine footwear size requirements and in accordance with OHS practices

3.2 Gait analysis is performed to obtain baseline data of clients walk pattern

3.3 Trial fit is conducted using commercial footwear or client's own footwear

3.4 Measurements are reviewed to confirm that all required information has been collected

4 Confirm footwear design

4.1 Cost estimates are calculated and provided to client

4.2 Design to be used for footwear production is finalised and order confirmed

4.3 Design and requirements are documented

5 Develop design specifications

5.1 Design specifications are developed to guide production

5.2 Design specifications are documented

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

elements and principles of design

footwear construction

materials used in footwear production

specification requirements and costing procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

workplace procedures and reporting processes

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

identify constraints

suggest variations to design

communicate effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors

maintain records, document and transfer information

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

maintain accurate records

communicate within 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 to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

communicate with client to determine footwear requirements

explore design concepts

take accurate measurements and perform foot analysis

calculate cost estimates

develop design specifications

apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.

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

Design tools may include:

software programs

electronic tools

storyboards

catalogues, pictures

drawings and illustrations

Requirements may include:

budget

timing

costs

quality

materials

colour

footwear components

OHS practices

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

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

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

Footwear Production

This unit contains employability skills.