Footwear Maker - CTS2.0 - NSQF-3
Footwear Maker - CTS2.0 - NSQF-3
Footwear Maker - CTS2.0 - NSQF-3
FOOTWEAR MAKER
(Duration: One Year)
Revised in July 2022
SECTOR – LEATHER
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(Non-Engineering Trade)
Version: 2.0
NSQF LEVEL - 3
Developed By
2. Training System 2
3. Job Role 6
4. General Information 7
5. Learning Outcome 9
6. Assessment Criteria 10
7. Trade Syllabus 14
The trainee will learn about safety and environment, use of fire extinguishers, artificial
respiratory resuscitation to begin with. They get the idea of trade tools and its standardization.
They can identify different human feet and defects of unfit shoes and practice on size system&
last. They will be able to prepare different types of men form and computer aided design. They
can also identify source of leathers, their characteristics and practice on various components,
direction of cutting and sharpening of tools. They will practice various types of leather
measurement and cutting by hand and machine. The trainees will also acquire the knowledge
of various grinding and stitching practices. The trainee will also acquire the knowledge of
designing, pattern cutting and template making of different types of footwear.
The candidate will be able to perform different types of application like closing, skiving,
folding and identify types of adhesives & their applications. They can identify different sorting
and matching cut components, bottom components. They will be able to prepare toe and
counter stiffer, drafting and lasting. They will also prepare and practice insole, sole attaching,
sole stitching, welt stitching, bottom filling, heal fixing and finishing. The trainee will prepare
different types of shoes applying latest fashion and will be able to identify defects present in
the final product. The trainees will perform leather lining and they can calculate material
consumed in making footwear. They will be able to apply suitable methods for reduction of
wastage. They can test and assess footwear. They will estimate cost of making product and
quality assessment of footwear as per BS, DIN or ISO standard.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with
variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for
strengthening vocational training.
‘Footwear Maker’ trade under CTS is delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs.
The course is of one-year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The
Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the
core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After
passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by
DGT which is recognized worldwide.
Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools;
Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
and environmental protection stipulations;
Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.
Can join industry as Footwear Maker and will progress further as Senior Footwear
Maker, Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager.
Can join Apprenticeship programs in different types of industries leading to a National
Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in
ITIs.
Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.
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Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 840
2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
3. Employability Skills 120
Total 1200
Every year 150 hours of mandatory OJT (On the Job Training) at nearby industry,
wherever not available then group project is mandatory.
Trainees of one-year or two-year trade can also opt for optional courses of up to 240
hours in each year for 10th/ 12th class certificate along with ITI certification or add on short
term courses.
The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through summative
assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time.
a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment
template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in.
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade Test
for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the guidelines.
The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning
outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for final
assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s
profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.
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For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one-year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for
two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is
60% & for all other subjects is 33%.
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craftsmanship with occasional guidance, and A fairly good level of neatness and
due regard for safety procedures and practices consistency to accomplish job activities.
Occasional support in completing the
task/ job.
(c) Marks in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate, High skill levels and accuracy in the field
with minimal or no support in organization and of work/ assignments.
execution and with due regard for safety A high level of neatness and consistency
procedures and practices, has produced work to accomplish job activities.
which demonstrates attainment of a high Minimal or no support in completing
standard of craftsmanship. the task/ job.
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3. JOB ROLE
Shoemaker, Orthopaedic; makes complete footwear, mainly of leather, for customers with foot
or leg deformities. Studies drawings and other specifications or takes necessary measurements
to make footwear according to customer’s need. Selects leather and gets special last made to
suit necessity if required. Prepares patterns, chooses materials and cuts out parts by hand as
per patterns made. Thins edges of parts of upper by cutting or shaving. Presses and bends parts
into shape, glues lining to leather parts and sews them together. Punches eyelet holes and
inserts eyelets. Tacks insole to last, pulls upper on to last to give it required shape and checks
alignment of toe and heel of upper. Builds up sole where required, folds bottom of upper over
edge of insole or built-up middle sole, fixes them together and fixes outer sole to upper. Builds
up and fixes heel. Trims and smooths where necessary, applies inked wax stain or paint where
required, inserts thin inner sole and gives final finish. May do ornamental nicking. May take
plaster casts of deformed leg or foot and prepare drawings. May use prepared uppers with
necessary modifications.
Shoemaker, Hand; Shoe Maker, General makes complete shoe or other footwear mainly of
leather for each individual customer. Takes measurement of customer’s feet and studies design
of shoe or footwear to be made. Selects and estimates material required for making different
components such as upper, lining, sole, etc. Marks leather components with patterns and cuts
them with knife (rapi) ensuring accuracy and minimum wastage. Skives leather edges with
skiving knife to reduce thickness of different sections to be joined together. Prepares and
carefully applies cementing solution by brush at skived portion for joining, taking care not to
splash solution on leather surface while joining. Glues lining to leather parts and sews sole,
upper and other components by hand or sewing machine. Punches eyelet holes and inserts
eyelets in position, for lacing, by hand or machine. Rolls and pulls upper on last, nails it, keeps
perfect alignment of toe and heel and shapes it according to pattern by light hammering and
stretching. Sorts out twists and applies wax on thread to make it stronger. Stitches sole and
other portions using awl and waxes thread. Cuts and prepares heel and attaches it to sole by
nailing. Trims and finishes edges of shoe using knife (rapi) and glass piece. Cuts and fixes thin
inner-sole with glue. Applies colour or polish and gives finishing touches to shoes. Checks each
pair of completed shoe for uniformity rectifies defects if any and puts them on lasts for
retention of shape and form. May repair footwear.
Reference NCO-2015:
(i) 7536.0200 – Shoemaker, Orthopaedic
(ii) 7536.0100 – Shoemaker, Hand
Reference NOS: -- LSS/N8601, LSS/N2101, LSS/Q2102, LSS/N2103, LSS/N0901, LSS/Q1801, LSS/N5312,
LSS/N2303, LSS/N2304, LSS/N5805, LSS/N2202, LSS/N2203, LSS/Q1801, LSS/Q2102, LSS/N2103,
LSS/N2202, LSS/N2607, LSS/N2606, LSS/N2405, LSS/N2406, LSS/N2701, LSS/N2703, LSS/N7501,
LSS/N3303, LSS/N3303, LSS/N1002, LSS/N1003, LSS/N1004, LSS/N3406.
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Qualification:
Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor
Certificate (NCIC) under DGT.
Note: - Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one
must have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However, both of them must possess NCIC in any of
its variants.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two years
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5. LEARNING OUTCOME
Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will
be carried out as per the assessment criteria.
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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2. Identify different human Identify functions of bones, arches, joints ligament problems
foot and defects of unfit Conduct measurement of foot (infant to adult) according to various
shoes & practice on size sizing systems.
system & last. (NOS: Identify Biometry and biomechanics of human foot and leg.
LSS/N2101) Measure Wooden last based on material, design, size and uses
Measure body weight distribution over different segments of feet
during different phase of walking
3. Prepare different types Make and understand different types of computers and aided
of mean form and design.
computer aided design. Perform area measurement of patterns and leather based on
(NOS: LSS/Q2102, metric system.
LSS/N2103) Prepare different types of mean forms.
Perform different types of Pattern cutting.
4. Identify and use of Identify Tools, equipment and machinery used in leather
different tools and processing and product making.
equipments and perform Differentiate leather and non- leather fabrics used for shoe
various process. (soaking, making.
fleshing, draining and Identify sequence of pertaining operations, the chemicals used and
sammying, splitting, their purposes.
buffing etc.) (NOS: Select tanning process based on the final properties needed for
LSS/N0901) upper and sole.
Choose post tanning chemicals based on the final performance
properties for upper and lining
Perform Finishing of leather depending upon the grain quality.
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5. Care and maintenance of Identify different and tools and their maintenance procedure.
tools equipments and Identify different types of machines and their safety precautions.
machines observing Study the construction operation and use of machines.
safety precautions. (NOS: Identify different parts, section and its function of machines.
LSS/Q1801) Identify and carry out maintenance and preventive maintenance of
machines.
6. Identify source of Identify sources of different types of upper leathers with their
leathers, their characteristics.
characteristics and Verify properties of different types of coated fabrics.
practice on various Demonstrate holding of various tools and sharpening of scissors
component direction of and knives
cutting & sharpening of Maintain and perform servicing of precision measuring
tools. (NOS: LSS/N5312) instruments.
Perform component cutting from suitable areas.
7. Perform various types of Identify different parts of a shoe and cut components by hand or
leather measurement by using clicking press.
and Cutting by hand & Sort leather by identifying common defects.
machine. (NOS: Identify different parts of leather cutting machines and perform
LSS/N2303, LSS/N2304) maintenance/preventive maintenance.
Overhaul check, fault find, repair various types of machines.
Measure the leather hide and skins by applying different methods.
8. Carryout various grinding Perform different types of stitching to join the upper and bottom
& stitching methods. part of shoes by using proper size of needles.
(NOS: LSS/N5805, Identify and select different types of grinding materials used in
LSS/N2202, LSS/N2203) leather & rubber.
Identify different types& size of needle and machines.
11. Apply method of Identify different parts of the shoe components viz. upper, lining,
Economical cutting of insole, stiffener etc. and perform economical cutting of these
components and Stitch components.
by hand and machine to Identify different types of clicking of upper components and
produce footwear. (NOS: linings.
LSS/N2202) Prepare and practice of economical cutting of shoes and top
pieces.
Identify different parts of components upper lining, tootles,
stiffeners, and sock lining, etc.
12. Perform different types Perform skiving/ folding/closing etc. for making upper
of application like Identify different types of adhesives with their application.
closing, skiving, folding Prepare different types edge treatment.
and identify different Identify color marking the edge of the component and stamping
types of adhesives & machine using a metal foil.
their application. (NOS: Prepare Surface and demonstrate roughening of the surfaces.
LSS/N2607, LSS/N2606,
LSS/N2405, LSS/N2406)
13. Identify different sorting Sort and match cut components of footwear.
& matching cut Prepare toe and counter stiffeners.
components, bottom Prepare& perform different types of drafting and lasting.
components, prepare toe Prepare welted construction and operation for lasting the upper.
& counter stiffer, drafting
& lasting. (NOS:
LSS/N2701, LSS/N2703)
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14. Identify various types of Identify various moulding machines used in footwear making along
moulding machine their with their parts and section.
parts and section. (NOS: Check the accuracy precession sensitivity of molding machines.
LSS/N7501) Check the speed of response molding machines.
Identify and carry out maintenance and preventive maintenance.
15. Prepare & perform Insole Perform Drafting, lasting, sole attaching, sole stitching, welt
making, drafting, lasting, stitching, bottom filling, heal fixing and finishing of shoe.
sole attaching, sole Prepare manufacture of molded shoes and back part molding.
stitching, welt stitching, Prepare toe puff attachment and toe puff conditioning.
bottom filling, heal fixing Identify various part and section of pulling and toe lasting machine.
& finishing. (NOS: Identify various parts and section of sole stitching machine.
LSS/N3303) Select and verify characteristics of universal testing machine.
16. Prepare different type of Prepare different types of shoes applying latest fashion.
boots applying latest Identify defects present in the final product and perform suitable
fashion and check finishing.
defects of finished Identify and repair boots and shoes half soling, healing, residing.
products. (NOS: Construct industrial and winter boots and design different sizes
LSS/N3303) with safety features.
Check manufacturing defect on the shoes using test method by
machine.
17. Calculate material Calculate leather, lining and other materials consumed in making
consumption and footwear.
reduction of wastage, Select suitable methods for reduction of wastes.
Testing of footwear and Test and assess footwear.
their assessment. (NOS: Identify length and thickness of the raw material sheet.
LSS/N1002, LSS/N1003, Identify construction of materials and reduction of wastage.
LSS/N1004)
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7. TRADE SYLLABUS
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Skill 42 Hrs;human foot and Arches, Joints ligament Name of bones, Arches, Joints
defects of unfit problems in human. (04 ligament, problems in human
Professional shoes & practice hrs.) and measurement of human
Knowledge on size system & 22. Practice Measurement of foot.(06 Hrs)
12 Hrs last. (MAPPED human foot. (03 hrs.)
NOS: LSS/N2101) 23. Identify biometry of human
foot and leg. (03 hrs.)
24. Identify biomechanics of
human foot and leg. (03
hrs.)
25. Identify different types of
systems and fitting system.
(03 hrs.)
26. Identify size system by foot
length and foot width
system. (04 hrs.)
27. Identify different types of
sizes and inch (infant to
adult boys and girls). (03
hrs.)
28. Practice on wooden last Wooden last & its measures:-
and measurement on the Classification on basis of
basis of material, design, material, design, size and uses.
size and uses. (05 hrs.) (06 Hrs)
29. Identify human foot and
last. (03 hrs.)
30. Materials used for last
manufacture wooden,
metal and plastic. (04 hrs.)
31. Identify different types of
human foot and last. (03
hrs.)
32. Measure body weight
distribution (o/o) over
different segments of feet
during different phases of
walking. (04 hrs.)
Professional Prepare different 33. Familiarization on Measurement - its principles
Skill 21 Hrs; types of mean measurement of foot and and connections as applicable
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Skill 21 Hrs;maintenance of hand tools and machines. Footwear maker. Their kinds,
tools equipments Safety precautions. (04 uses and materials from which
Professional and machines hrs.) they are made. Their names
Knowledge observing safety 43. Its importance, cleanliness and functions. (06 Hrs)
06 Hrs) precautions. of the shops. (02 hrs.)
(MAPPED NOS: 44. Service and calibrate
LSS/Q1801) various types of machines/
instruments. (04 hrs.)
45. Identify and carry out
maintenance and
preventive maintenance of
different machines. (04
hrs.)
46. Study the construction
operation and use of
machines/ instruments. (04
hrs.)
47. Identify different parts/
section its function
&operation of machines/
instruments. (03 hrs.)
Professional Identify source of 48. Practice Sharpening of Specification of different tools
Skill 42 Hrs; leathers, their tools, scissors, knives and used in footwear manufacture -
characteristics and other cutting tools. (03 their nomenclature and
Professional practice on hrs.) description. Sharpening of
Knowledge various 49. Identify and apply various tools and scissors, knives, awls
12 Hrs component method and process of by hand and machines. (12Hrs)
direction of holding the tools. (04 hrs.)
cutting & 50. Identify Sources of leather
sharpening of and their characteristic –
tools. (MAPPED calf leather, hides L, kid L,
NOS: LSS/N5312) Goat skins L, Sheep skin.
(06 hrs.)
51. Verify properties of
Different types of coated
fabrics – PVC coated
fabrics, direct coating,
transfer coating,
Polyurethane coated
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Professional of different types different types of footwear purposes and adaptation for
Knowledge of footwear. such as sports shoe, orthopedic work. Lasts and
12 Hrs (MAPPED NOS: walking shoe, running shoe, plates. Lasts for deformed feet.
LSS/Q2102, track shoe, field shoe, and (12 Hrs)
LSS/N2103) safety shoe. (15 hrs.)
86. Basic design of different
types of chuppal, sandal,
oxford, derby, mocca pin,
casual, monk ghille, mute
court shoe, school choe.
(07 hrs.)
87. Construct and design of
track shoe, winter boot and
safety shoe. (07 hrs.)
88. Draw a free sketch of all
types of styles/ fashion
shoes ladies, gents and
baby shoe. (05 hrs.)
89. Construct and design of
different types styles/
fashion shoes. (08 hrs.)
Professional Apply method of 90. Clicking - Economical Types of clicking - its purpose,
Skill 42 Hrs; Economical cutting of upper its advantage, machines for
cutting of components and linings. effective clicking.(12Hrs)
Professional components and (05 hrs.)
Knowledge Stitch by hand and 91. Stitching leather by hand
12 Hrs machine to and machine. (07 hrs.)
produce footwear. 92. Identify different types of
(MAPPED NOS: clicking or cutting. (05 hrs.)
LSS/N2202) 93. Prepare and practice of
economical cutting of
upper components and
linings. (07 hrs.)
94. Draw the free hand sketch
with measurement clicking
or cutting manual or
machine cutting. (07 hrs.)
95. Identify different parts of
components of shoe upper
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veldtschoen construction
operations for lasting the
upper. (05 hrs.)
Professional Identify various 114. General maintenance of Direct vulcanizing process and
Skill 42 Hrs; types of molding moulding machine and direct injection process.
machine their safety. (10 hrs.) Functions of Moulded machine.
Professional parts and section. 115. Identify various types of Synthetic toe – Puff and
Knowledge (MAPPED NOS: molding machine and their Stiffeners, methods of their
12 Hrs LSS/N7501) applications and types of
used. (05 hrs.)
solvent used for the purpose.
116. Identify various parts and
Feathering – Preparation of
section of moulding
stiffeners.(12Hrs)
machine. (10 hrs.)
117. Check the accuracy
precession sensitivity of
molding machines. (04
hrs.)
118. Check the speed of
response molding
machines. (03 hrs.)
119. Identify and carry out
maintenance and
preventive maintenance.
(10 hrs.)
Professional Prepare & 120. Welt stitching – Bottom Insole preparation, drafting,
Skill 105 perform insole filling, sole attaching and lasting, sole attaching, sole
Hrs; making, drafting, stitching, Heel fixing. (10 stitching, welt stitching, bottom
lasting, sole hrs.) filling, heal fixing, finishing. (18
Professional attaching, sole 121. Finishing, single sole Hrs)
Knowledge stitching, welt stitching and cemented
30 Hrs stitching, bottom method of construction.
filling, heal fixing (08 hrs.)
&finishing. 122. Prepare basic block
(MAPPED NOS: diagram of about
LSS/N3303) Moulding Machine. (03
hrs.)
123. Prepare manufacture of
molded shoes. (05 hrs.)
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Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects which is
common for a group of trades, provided separately in www.bharatskills.gov.in/ www.dgt.gov.in
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ANNEXURE-I
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ABBREVIATIONS
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