Apprenticeship training course

Footwear manufacturer (level 2)

Making footwear.

• Qualification level: 2 ; Equivalent to GCSE.
• Typical duration: 15 months
• Apprenticeship category: Engineering and manufacturing
• Maximum funding: £8,000 ; Maximum amount government will fund ; for apprenticeship training.
• Also known as:
  • Clicker
  • Closer
  • Footwear cutter
  • Footwear embroiderer
  • Footwear machinist
  • Footwear maker
  • Footwear manufacturer
  • Footwear point of use operative
  • Footwear production operative
  • Footwear stitcher
  • Shoe operative
• Skills:
  Skills an apprentice will learn

  • Read and interpret information. For example, specifications, manuals, production plans, handover notes.
  • Organise own work.
  • Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimise energy usage, minimise waste, and recycle materials.
  • Follow operating procedures.
  • Identify and check resources. For example, material and components.
  • Select, check, and set up tools and equipment.
  • Use and operate tools and equipment to conduct footwear manufacturing processes. For example, cutting, skiving, lasting, stitching, forming, attaching, and finishing.
  • Apply footwear manufacturing processes.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Conduct in-process production quality checks.
  • Follow post-production procedure. For example, label and package.
  • Monitor own performance data.
  • Collect and record information.
  • Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
  • Follow basic maintenance procedures. For example, clean, oil, and lubricate machinery.
  • Identify and resolve common faults and issues.
  • Escalate issues.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with cyber security and GDPR.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others using footwear terminology. For example, colleagues, customers, and managers.
  • Complete and record learning and development activities.

Full information on Footwear manufacturer (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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