WSQ Construct Athletic Shoes

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Study Level

Certification

School

Textile and Fashion Training Centre

Awarded By

Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

1 Months

Course Fees

$597-1990 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

June, October

This training provides occupational knowledge and skills of the various techniques and concepts in athletic shoes construction that are widely used in the footwear industry. It covers understanding of how athletic shoes are constructed, the various material utilization with various components within the construction of the athletic shoe. Thus fundamental knowledge will reduce redundant designs that cannot be replicated in mass production, eliminate misinterpretation in sampling and production, and improve communication in production specifications. This unit is delivered through lecture, demonstration and hands-on activities.

Objectives

Identify tools, equipment and components required to construct an athletic shoe
Cut shoe upper and other components based on given shoe patterns
Perform manually and or machine stitch shoe uppers and other components and accessories
Assemble the various shoes’ components to complete the athletic shoe in accordance to industry norms
Perform finishing on athletic shoes in accordance to industry norms
Evaluate the workmanship and construction of the athletic shoes
Take corrective actions to rectify the abnormalities/defects against industry norms or organizational standards

Academic Requirements

Local Students
- GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- WSQ Advanced Certificate OR
- WSQ ES WPLN Level 5 and above
International Students
- High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basic OR
- Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test
English Language Proficiency
- Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
- IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450

Non-Academic Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old and above

Modules Covered

Types of athletic shoes
Types of athletic footwear components
Techniques for cutting athletic footwear components
Types of athletic shoe constructions
Types of athletic footwear tools, footwear equipment and machines
Types of cement or adhesives and its application
Safety regulations with regards to use of adhesives, tools and equipment
Types of finishing processes
Criteria of evaluation for athletic shoes

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Duration

24 hours

Timetable

Wednesday to Friday
8.30am to 6.00pm

Commencement Dates

June
October

Assessment Methods

Successful completion of all modules within the course

Graduation Criteria

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
Assessed and be competent for every module
Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.

Awards

Upon succcessful completion of the course, trainee will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA). WSQ Certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.

Local Students

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$1,990.00
Less: SSG Grant	($1,393.00)
Course Fee after SSG Grant	$597.00
7% GST	$41.79
Total	$638.79

Note: Local Students may receive course fee subsidy of up to 95% (inclusive of SSG Grant) and may use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course.

International Students

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$1,990.00
7% GST	$139.30
Total	$2,129.30

Who Should Attend

Footwear designer
Footwear technician
Footwear operator
Quality control manager
Industrial engineer
Engineering consultant
Footwear technical designer
Footwear product developer
Footwear merchandiser, purchaser, buyer

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