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Occupation

399437 Shoemaker

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

399437 Shoemaker

Makes and repairs boots or shoes.

Specialisations

  • Medical Grade Shoemaker
  • Shoe Repairer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Measures customers' feet for shoe size
  • Designs patterns and prototypes of shoes
  • Cuts and shapes shoe components to desired specifications
  • Assembles shoes using adhesives, rivets or stitching
  • Repairs shoes by replacing components
  • Provides shoe care advice to customers