Assessor Resource
LMTFP4002A
Make patterns for custom-made footwear
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit applies to making patterns for custom-made shoes and may involve the selection and modification of existing patterns. Design specifications may be workplace or client initiated. Discretion and judgement is required for both self and others in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes.
The work responsibilities of the patternmaker will vary in scope according to:
the size of the workplace
the range of designs and specialisation in the workplace
workplace quality standards
degree of autonomy of the patternmaker
Patternmakers may have responsibility for:
the development of prototypes or toiles
making samples and testing pattern
developing the design
estimating leather and material usage
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 for safe and effective use of specialised patternmaking 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 document patterns to reflect design requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs.
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