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Footwear manufacturer
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.3 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Making footwear.
What you'd do
Cut upper materials to pattern using clicking tools or press
Close and stitch upper components on sewing machines
Last uppers over shoe lasts and prepare for sole attachment
Attach soles using cementing, welting, or stitching
Finish and polish shoes to the required standard
Inspect components and finished footwear for quality defects
Maintain footwear machinery and hand tools
What you'd learn
Footwear construction methods - cemented, welted, and moulded
Cutting and clicking leather and other upper materials
Closing and stitching upper components
Lasting techniques and bottom-stock preparation
Sole attachment, finishing, and polishing
Quality inspection of footwear components and finished shoes
Safe use of footwear machinery and tools
Ready to look for a place?
See live Footwear manufacturer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.