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CUTTING
Demonstrate knowledge of footwear
pattern grading systems
level:
4
credit:
6
planned review date:
November 2005
sub-field:
Footwear and Leather Trades
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are be able to
compare footwear grading systems, and explain the purpose
of grading restrictions.
entry information:
Open.
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:
None.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Compare footwear grading systems.
Range:
geometric, arithmetic.
performance criteria
1.1
The differences between the grading systems are explained.
1.2
The advantages and disadvantages of each system are described.
Range:
pattern consistency, foot shape, ease of use.
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3358 version 5
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LEATHER - DESIGN AND PATTERN
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Demonstrate knowledge of footwear
pattern grading systems
element 2
Explain the purpose of grading restrictions.
Range:
grouping components, size range, standard allowance, centre grading.
performance criteria
2.1
The uses and purposes of grading restrictions are described.
2.2
Application of restricted grading within the industry is explained.
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.
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.
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