Course Title: Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: MANU7376C
Course Title: Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234
Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 of competency applies to the preparation, cutting and sewing of custom-made shoe components, including stuff cutting, making or modification of lasts, making of soles, sole and heel units, and insoles.
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.
The unit of competency applies to workplace activities associated with producing custom-made shoes and the degree of complexity will relate to leather and other materials being used and intricacy of design.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFP4003 Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components |
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.Confirm custom-made footwear requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review and confirm client requirements and design specifications 2.2 Determine materials required for production, confirm availability and order special or one-off materials from appropriate suppliers 2.3 Review pattern to ensure compliance with design requirements 2.4 Clarify design features with patternmaker, if required, and identify technical aspects of production |
Element: |
3. Prepare shoe last |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Construct an original last from selected materials to produce a last with the desired shape and dimensions 3.2 Make inside build-ups (additions), form to the last and shape to comply with design specifications 3.3 Trial fit build-up components to review fit and function, modify if required, and attach 3.4 Check the last and any build-up components, and make adjustments and refinements, if necessary, in line with design requirements and established production standards 3.5 Check shoe last for construction faults and compliance with design specifications |
Element: |
4. Prepare and make components |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Prepare components according to workplace procedures 4.2 Correct size cut pieces, mark, count and stamp according to work ticket and to workplace specifications 4.3 Prepare components using appropriate method and equipment and according to workplace requirements |
Element: |
5. Cut or click leather |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Cut parts manually or by machine to enterprise quality standards in relation to material flaws and individual pairs selected 5.2 Click pairs and cut manually or by machine to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance 5.3 Check work against pattern and design requirements |
Element: |
6. Prepare and make the upper |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Prepare upper according to workplace procedures 6.2 Process upper manually or by machine 6.3 Machine seams and trim threads to achieve specified results 6.4 Check upper against pattern and design requirements |
Element: |
7. Conduct final quality check for operations |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Check final product meets workplace quality requirements 7.2 Deal with production faults in accordance with workplace procedures 7.3 Bundle uppers and component parts, stack, store or despatch in accordance with workplace procedures 7.4 Document process and faults |
Learning Outcomes
n successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
In this unit students will develop knowledge and skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of custom footwear construction technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to combine a range of materials and processes to achieve desired design outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the preparing footwear components used in the production of your Custom designed footwear.
This course is part of a cluster made up of:
| Make patterns for custom-made footwear | MANU7375C |
| Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components | MANU7376C |
| Assemble and finish custom-made shoe | MANU7377C |
Teaching Schedule
Week |
TOPIC | CONTENT |
1 |
Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making. Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary. |
Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: Task 2: Make patterns Task 3: Prototypes, Uppers & Diary Task 4: Assemble & Finish shoe Complete and upload a signed copy of the workshop agreement. |
2 |
Principles in making Patterns Topic 1: sewing needles |
Workshop |
3 |
Principles in making Patterns Topic 2: Patterns |
Workshop Complete knowledge questions identify shoe components - before 29th July |
4 |
Material investigation and selection Topic 3: Feet |
Workshop / assignment progress Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns |
5 |
Source chosen materials Topic 4: Lasts |
Workshop / assignment progress Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last |
6 |
Source chosen materials Topic 5: Sizing |
Workshop / assignment progress Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe |
7 |
Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable Topic 6: Upper construction |
Workshop Complete knowledge quiz: 14 questions - before 22nd August |
MID SEMESTER BREAK 1st - 5th September | ||
8 |
Begin making prototypes Topic 7: Shoe construction overview |
Workshop Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns Complete Knowledge upper construction x7 questions - before 10th September |
9 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop / assignment progress Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check & Diary entries |
10 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop |
11 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop Complete Seams & Needles x8 questions - before 1st October |
12 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop / assignment progress Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns |
13 |
Completion of final prototypes |
Workshop / Assessments Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe |
14 |
Final construction of shoes |
Workshop Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe |
15 |
Final construction of shoes |
Workshop Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe |
16 |
Submission of assignments |
Submission |
17 |
FEEDBACK |
FEEDBACK |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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The Study Support Hub
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English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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 for Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear, measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components and assemble and finish custom-made shoes.
Full-time Due Weeks 3, 5, 7, 8, 11 & 14.
Part -time Due Weeks 3, 5, 7, 8, 11 & 14.
Assessment Task 2 – Make Patterns for Custom-Made Footwear: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.
Full-time Due Week 13
Part-time Due Week 13
Assessment Task 3 – Measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components.
Full-time Due Week 16
Part-time Due Week 16
Assessment Task 4 – Finish custom-made shoes: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to assemble and finish custom-made shoes.
Full-time Due Weeks 16
Part-time Due Weeks 16
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
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.
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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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