Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify and describe materials used in the production of footwear. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to identifying a range of materials used in the footwear industry. Materials include natural and synthetic materials, adhesives and components. 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:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving to identify types and characteristics of materials used in footwear production and identify common faults. Learning and self management skills are required to apply knowledge of footwear materials. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify footwear materials |
1.1 Materials used in footwear production are identified. 1.2 Types and sources of materials are identified. 1.3 Characteristics of materials are identified. 1.4 Generic and trade names for materials are identified. |
2 Determine uses of materials for footwear production |
2.1 Uses of materials for footwear production are identified. 2.2 Handling and care requirements for materials are identified. 2.3 Common problems and faults of materials are identified. 2.4 OHS practices relevant to materials uses are identified. |
3 Determine performance of materials for footwear |
3.1 Physical properties of materials are identified. 3.2 Performance characteristics of materials are identified and described. 3.3 Types of surface finishes used on materials are described. |
4 Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials |
4.1 Common faults , problems and surface defects of materials are identified. 4.2 Possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects are described. 4.3 Workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects are identified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT 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. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
Materials may include: |
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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:
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Characteristics may include: |
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Performance characteristics may include: |
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Faults, problems or defects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Footwear Production |