3349 version 5
28-Jun-16
1 of 4
FOOTWEAR
Specify types of leather used in
footwear uppers
level:
4
credit:
9
planned review date:
November 2005
sub-field:
Footwear and Leather Trades
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are be able to:
describe the types of leather used in footwear uppers;
describe leather finishes; and specify leathers for fashion
footwear uppers and linings. This unit standard is for
designers, cutters and production managers with
responsibility for the selection and usage of materials.
entry information:
Prerequisite: Unit 3336, Demonstrate knowledge of footwear
terms, components and groups, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Competenz.
special notes:
Range:
calf, veal, water buffalo, goat, kid, pigskin,
deer, kangaroo, side leather, sheep, woolly
sheep, split, exotic.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
3349 version 5
28-Jun-16
2 of 4
FOOTWEAR
Specify types of leather used in
footwear uppers
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Describe types of leather used in footwear uppers.
Range:
see special notes.
performance criteria
1.1
The different leather types are identified and described.
1.2
The different types of leather are compared for use in footwear uppers.
element 2
Describe leather finishes.
performance criteria
2.1
The different leather finishes are identified and their characteristics described.
Range:
corrected grain, pigmented, aniline dyed, suede, nubuck, patent,
finished split printed, oiled, metallic.
element 3
Specify leathers with properties suitable for outsides of upper.
Range:
solvent resistance, rub fastness, stretch and recovery, abrasion resistance,
heat resistance, porosity moisture uptake, surface cracking, surface adhesion,
appearance, light fastness, perspiration resistance.
performance criteria
3.1
Cost comparisons are made between the different outside leathers.
Range:
see special notes.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
3349 version 5
28-Jun-16
3 of 4
FOOTWEAR
Specify types of leather used in
footwear uppers
3.2
Specified leathers meet product requirements for women's footwear.
Range:
3.3
Specified leathers meet product requirements for children's footwear.
Range:
3.4
dress, casual, sport, industrial, boot, sandal, slipper.
dress, casual, sport, school, boot, sandal, slipper.
Specified leathers meet product requirements for men's footwear.
Range:
dress, casual, sport, industrial, boot, sandal, slipper.
element 4
Specify leathers with properties suitable for linings.
Range:
solvent resistance, rub fastness, stretch and recovery, abrasion resistance,
heat resistance, porosity and moisture uptake, surface cracking, slip
resistance, perspiration resistance.
performance criteria
4.1
Leathers available for linings are compared for cost, in relation to company
products.
4.2
Specified leathers meet product requirements for footwear components.
Range:
4.3
socking, vamp, quarter, counter.
Specified lining leathers meet product requirements for each footwear type.
Range:
infants', children's, women's, men's, dress, casual, industrial,
boot, sandal, slipper.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz info@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the
content of this unit standard.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
3349 version 5
28-Jun-16
4 of 4
FOOTWEAR
Specify types of leather used in
footwear uppers
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit
standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0030 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016