Carry out lasting and making in footwear and leathergoods manufacture

This standard is about carrying out lasting, making and associated operations to produce uppers for footwear and leathergoods manufacture.  This can also apply to the manufacture of orthopaedic and bespoke footwear.

This includes selecting machinery and equipment, setting and adjusting machinery and equipment, checking the quality of components, positioning components, carrying out operations in sequence and passing completed work onto the next stage.

This standard is for those who produce uppers by
carrying out lasting, making and other associated operations within footwear or
leathergoods manufacture or modular or bespoke footwear.

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1. make sure the work area is free from hazards at all times
2. select and use appropriate machinery and equipment for each operation
3. make sure machinery and any associated equipment is set up for lasts being worked on
4. make adjustments to tools, equipment, settings and materials which maintain safety and quality standards
5. check that components meet quality standards before working with them
6. position and lay out components to maximise production whilst maintaining quality
7. carry out operations in line with production processes
8. carry out all operations in the correct sequence for the style being worked on
9. report any faults with machinery and equipment without delay
10. work in ways that minimise waste at all times
11. complete work to appropriate quality standards
12. sort work in appropriate order for following production stages
13. place completed work in locations that minimise risk of damage
14. close down the machines in line with safety requirements when work is complete
15. comply with written instructions related to upper making and closing
16. complete required forms, records and other documentation
17. work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures and professional codes at all times

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1. processes for producing uppers by using lasting, making and associated operations
2. relevant aspects of prescriptions and work tickets
3. specific requirements for working with orthopaedics including the basic anatomy of the foot and common foot conditions **
4. how to set up, adjust, and position machines and equipment for the last shape being worked on
5. how to make sure that footwear and leathergoods are processed as required
6. implications for production of lasting and making
7. appearance of final products when not processed correctly
8. common hazards in the work area and procedures for rectifying them
9. common faults in components and how to rectify them
10. common characteristics of material being used in lasting and making operations
11. possible causes of incorrect lasting and how to rectify them
12. the sequence in which lasting and making fit with other operations
13. the organisation's policies about ethical production and sustainability
14. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
15. the importance of making sure components and other sundry items are readily available and the implications on work flow if they are not
16. the importance of production targets and workflow levels
17. how to minimise the risk of damage to lasted uppers during and after lasting and making operations
18. how to make the work area safe and secure
19. the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards
20. the production quality standards required
21. equipment operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions
22. statutory responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
23. common hazards in the work area and workplace procedures for dealing with them

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30 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSFW5

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

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5419

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Lasting; footwear; leathergoods; uppers; making

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