Carry out cutting operations for footwear and leathergoods manufacture

This standard is for those who cut materials for use in the manufacture of footwear or leathergoods.  Cutting can be carried out by hand or by machine.

This includes calculating required components, selecting and sorting materials, preparing and using tools, cutting shaped components to meet the requirements of safety, productivity and quality, and minimising waste.

This standard is for anyone who cuts materials for footwear or leathergoods manufacture, either by hand or machine.

 

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1. make sure the work area is free from hazards at all times
2. check information on work tickets with appropriate people
3. calculate the number of components needed for production
4. select and sort materials required for the work
5. make sure tools are safe and clean for use on material
6. check quality and characteristics of material against required standards before starting to cut
7. use tools and equipment appropriate for the material and cutting requirements
8. set up, operate and close down tools and equipment in line with manufacturers' instructions
9. cut material without damaging self, others, the knife and other equipment
10. organise cutting so that imperfections are avoided and wastage is minimised
11. meet the organisation's usage tolerances for efficient pattern interlocking
12. identify and respond to imperfections, defects and damage due to mishandling
13. produce batches of components to match work tickets and the organisation's production targets
14. make repairs to tools and equipment that are within your area of expertise, reporting those you do not have the authority to repair to appropriate people
15. dispose of waste materials in line with safety requirements
16. return re-useable materials without delay
17. sort work in appropriate order for following production stages
18. place completed work in locations that minimise risk of damage
19. comply with written instructions relating to cutting material
20. complete required forms, records and other documentation
21. work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures and professional code at all times

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1. styles of footwear and leathergoods  currently being produced
2. how data on work tickets relate to the work and associated production schedules
3. how to safely set up and close down cutting and associated equipment in the work station
4. which equipment is needed for cutting
5. how to calculate the number of components required
6. how to match components by colour and texture
7. common cutting methods to ensure maximum usage and minimum wastage
8. the organisation's cutting efficiencies with regard to the material being cut
9. the organisation's policies about ethical production and sustainability
10. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
11. the common quality imperfections associated with the materials being cut
12. the main characteristics of materials, how to identify them and what they mean for cutting and subsequent operations
13. the implications of using defective and dirty tools and machines on materials
14. responsibilities and lines of reporting within the work area
15. the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards
16. equipment operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions
17. statutory responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
18. common hazards in the work area and workplace procedures for dealing with them
19. the health and safety procedures for handling the tools and equipment
20. the organisation's procedures with regard to material re-usage and disposal
21. quality standards required by the organisation and the reporting procedures 
22. the organisation's procedures for filling out documentation on work completed

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5

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2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSFL1

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Design Associate Professionals, Footwear Specialist, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Cutting operations; leather; footwear; production

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