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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sole and heel operator

Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing.

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Description

Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing. They may work with several machines, for example for slipping the lasts, or for roughing, dusting or attaching heels. They also operate various machines both for stitched or cemented constructions.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
footwear componentsfootwear manufacturing technologyfootwear bottoms pre-assemblyassembling processes and techniques for cemented footwear constructionfootwear materialsfootwear qualityfootwear machineryfootwear equipments
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
assembling processes and techniques for goodyear footwear constructionassembling processes and techniques for california footwear construction
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
apply footwear finishing techniquesapply assembling techniques for cemented footwear constructionapply footwear bottoms pre-assembling techniquesapply stitching techniquesapply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques
OPTIONALOptional competences
apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goodsuse tools for shoe repairapply pre-stitching techniques

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

18 total
13 essential · 5 optional

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

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