§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

shoemaker

Shoemakers use hand or machine operations for traditional manufacturing of a various range of footwear.

Description

Shoemakers use hand or machine operations for traditional manufacturing of a various range of footwear. They also repair all types of footwear in a repair shop.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

footwear components footwear manufacturing technology footwear materials footwear quality footwear machinery footwear equipments manual cutting processes for leather

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery cut footwear uppers perform pattern grading apply footwear finishing techniques apply assembling techniques for cemented footwear construction apply footwear bottoms pre-assembling techniques create patterns for footwear apply stitching techniques apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques apply pre-stitching techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods create solutions to problems reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing innovate in footwear and leather goods industry use communication techniques

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