Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: MANU7385C
Course Title: Hand last shoe
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Julie Dugandzic
Course Contact Phone: + 61 3 9925 9107
Course Contact Email: julie.dugandzic@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers skills and knowledge to last shoes using hand processes. It addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assessed separately.
MSTFP3003 - Assemble shoe by hand
MSTFP2009 - Perform footwear finishing operations
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFP3002 Hand last shoe |
Element: |
1 Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
Element: |
2 Prepare to hand last shoe |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Receive and check work bundle against ticket information, assess quality of component parts and take any follow-up action according to workplace procedures 2.2 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue 2.3 Lay out work pieces in correct sequence and check tools 2.4 Check last or foot form before attaching insole and check upper for sizes |
Element: |
3 Hand last shoe |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Attach insole to last by hand, positioning it to shape of last and to match size and pairs 3.2 Position toes and upper 3.3 Position upper precisely and manipulate through lasting process, check for correct operations and adjust, as required, to achieve quality requirements and to reflect construction technique 3.4 Make adjustments as required to achieve placement 3.5 Attach shanks and stiffeners and apply staples, as required |
Element: |
4 String last, as required |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Punch holes in shoe bottom by hand or by machine, as required 4.2 Place upper on last and secure upper in place by tacks 4.3 Stitch opposite holes and pull tight by hand or machine using waxed string and remove tacks |
Element: |
5 Check and despatch completed work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Assess quality and bundle, stack, store or despatch completed work according to workplace procedures 5.2 Identify and record production faults and take appropriate action 5.3 Complete records |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:
- class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
- practical demonstrations
- design activities or projects
- individual and group activities
- ‘work shopping’ of student projects including assessor feedback
Teaching Schedule
Scroll down for the Part time Teaching schedule
Full Time | |||
WEEK |
TOPIC |
ACTIVITIES |
ASSESSMENT |
01 |
Introduction to course
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Class / workshop |
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02 |
Sandal #1
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Table based operations Sandal #1 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.
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Task 2: Sandal #1 - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
03 |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
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04 |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
|
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05 |
Last Court Shoe
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Class/workshop
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Task 2: Court Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
06 |
Derby shoe
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Class/workshop
|
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07 |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop
|
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08 |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop |
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09 |
Derby shoe
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Quality check |
Task 2: Derby Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
10 |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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Easter Break 18th April – 25th April | |||
11 |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop |
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12 |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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Assessment Task 1: Due
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13 |
Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops
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Class/workshop
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Task 2: Oxford Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
14 |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
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15 |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
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16 |
Final class/assessment submission
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Finish and QC |
Task 2: Sandal #2 Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
17 |
Feedback Week |
NO CLASSES Feedback and Re submission Week
|
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Part Time | |||
WEEK |
TOPIC |
ACTIVITIES |
ASSESSMENT |
01 |
Introduction to course
|
Class / workshop |
|
|
Sandal #1
|
Table based operations Sandal #1 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.
|
Task 2: Sandal #1 - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
|
02 |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
|
Class/workshop
|
|
03 |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
|
Class/workshop
|
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04 |
Last Court Shoe
|
Class/workshop
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Task 2: Court Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
05 |
Derby shoe
|
Class/workshop
|
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06 |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop
|
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07 |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop |
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08 |
Derby shoe
|
Quality check |
Task 2: Derby Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
|
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Easter Break 18th April – 25th April | |||
09 |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop |
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Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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Assessment Task 1: Due
|
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10 |
Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops
|
Class/workshop
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Task 2: Oxford Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
|
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11 |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
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12 |
Final class/assessment submission
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Finish and QC |
Task 2: Sandal #2 Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due |
13 |
Feedback Week |
NO CLASSES Feedback and Re submission Week
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Full time
ASSMT |
TASK |
TYPE |
DUE |
1 |
Knowledge Questions |
Knowledge |
WEEK 12 |
2 |
Hand last, assemble and finish shoe |
Practical |
WEEK 2, 5, 9, 13, & 16 |
Part Time
ASSMT |
TASK |
TYPE |
DUE |
1 |
Knowledge Questions |
Knowledge |
WEEK 09 |
2 |
Hand last, assemble and finish shoe |
Practical |
WEEK 1, 4, 8, 10, & 12 |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
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