Support manufacturing processes for footwear and leathergoods

This standard is about supporting manufacturing processes for footwear and leathergoods.  This focuses on carrying out ancillary operations related to quality and effectiveness rather than operations that physically alter products. This could involve the identification, selection and checking of materials and components, assembly, testing, sorting, track feeding and examining work-in-progress.

This standard includes selecting batches of materials and components, checking availability and quality of materials and components, reporting issues that cause disruption to workflow, testing, sorting and track feeding and sorting work for following production stages.

This standard is for anyone who supports manufacturing processes for footwear and leathergoods.

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1. make sure the work area is free from hazards at all times
2. work in line with instructions on work tickets and any special instructions at all times
3. identify and select batches of materials and components needed for production requirements
4. check availability of selected materials and components in line with the organisation's processes
5. check that selected materials and components are free from faults and fit for purpose
6. take appropriate action when materials or components do not conform to the organisation's quality standards
7. work at a rate which maintains work flow
8. report any damaged work or disruption of work flow caused by other production areas to responsible people
9. test, sort, track feed and examine work in progress at appropriate times
10. report defective equipment in line with the organisation's procedures
11. sort work in appropriate order for following production stages
12. work in ways that minimise waste at all times
13. leave work area safe and secure when work is completed
14. comply with written instructions relating to the quality and effectiveness of manufacturing
15. complete required forms, records and other documentation
16. work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures and professional codes at all times

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1. styles of product currently being produced
2. appearance of final product
3. where own work fits in the process
4. common faults affecting appearance of final products
5. how to handle materials and components and avoid making them unusable
6. common faults including creasing, staining, damage and incorrectly made up components
7. the implications on end products of processing faulty work
8. the implications of not meeting quality and production targets
9. natural and synthetic materials and components used in the process
10. how to test, sort, track feed and examine work and when it is appropriate to do so
11. how to carry out work safely and avoid disrupting the work flow
12. the normal work flow and how to maintain it
13. common methods of identifying and reporting faults in ancillary operations
14. the action to take when own workflow is disrupted by others
15. the organisation's policies about ethical production and sustainability
16. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
17. the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards
18. equipment operating procedures
19. statutory responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
20. common hazards in the work area and workplace procedures for dealing with them
21. manufacturers' instructions for equipment, tools and machines being used

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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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SKSFW2

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

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5419

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Footwear; leathergoods; support; workflow; manufacturing; processes

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