Footware Production Repairwork

What people in this role do:

• Design patterns for footwear
• Use computerised or manual methods to make and grade footwear patterns
• Check synthetics, make small repairs on correcting grains in leather, leather linings and leather outers
• Finish shoes by cleaning and polishing
• Alter or repair footwear for clients
• Supply ready-made or therapeutic footwear as required

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Practical and manual aptitude
• Ability to work with your hands
• Ability to do precise and detailed work
• Good eyesight and colour vision
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: shoe manufacturers

Specialisation

• Footwear Finisher
• Footwear Machinist
• Footwear Maker
• Patternmaker
• Footwear Repairer
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