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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

footwear hand sewer

Footwear hand sewers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools, such as needles, pliers and scissors to produce the uppers.

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Description

Footwear hand sewers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools, such as needles, pliers and scissors to produce the uppers. Also, they perform hand stitches for decorative purposes or for assembling the uppers to soles in case of complete footwear.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
footwear componentsfootwear manufacturing technologyfootwear materialsfootwear qualityfootwear stitching techniquespre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
footwear machineryfootwear equipments
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
work in textile manufacturing teamsapply stitching techniquesapply pre-stitching techniques
OPTIONALOptional competences
reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturinguse tools for shoe repairapply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

14 total
9 essential · 5 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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