GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

TECHNICAL EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL

TRAINING AUTHORITY

CURRICULUMFOR
CURRICULUM FOR

GRADING OF SHOE COMPONENTS

(3 – Month Course)

CURRICULUM SECTION
ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT
96-H, GULBERG-II, LAHORE
Ph # 042-5878367-9, 5874353
gm.acad@tevta.gop.pk, manager.cur@tevta.gop.pk
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

This course aims to produce such a workforce in the field of grading of shoe component
for the footwear industry who could carry out grading of shoe patterns by Hand &
Machine and make the marking pattern according to shoe sizing systems as per need of
the footwear industry along with ethical values.

CURRICULUM SALIENT:

Entry level : 1) Matric with one year of working

experience

: 2) Middle with two year experience

in the relevant field.
Duration of Course : 3-Months.
Total Working Days : 288 Hours
24 Hours per Week
Training Hours : 4 Hours per Day
6 Days per Week
Training Methodology : Theory 20 %
: Practical 80 %
Medium of Instruction : English / Urdu

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SKILL PROFICIENCY DETAILS:

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:-

1. Make the Tin templates.

2. Grade the shoe components by using hand grading compass.

3. Grade the shoe components by using linham grading machine.

4. Make the Tin Templates for hand cutting of upper material.

5. Make the marking patterns for production purpose.

6. Use the grading machine for both English & French system

7. Prepare & set the equipment.

8. Manage the inventory of pattern store room.

9. Prepare the profiles for last manufacturing.

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KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENCY DETAILS:-

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to: -

1. Define the principles of grading.

2. Describe the types of grading.

3. Define the French/ English System of shoe measurement.

4. Explain the preparation of marking patterns for production.

5. Define the Tools / Machinery / Equipments required for Shoe Grading

6. Describe the shoe sizing system.

7. Express the hand Grading compass, Linham Grading Machine, Procedure &
Formulation

8. Define the hand cutting & die cutting methods.

9. Define the dies cutting code nos.

10. Define cutting dies measurements (e.g. Heights / Width / Techniques / Materials).

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SCHEME OF STUDIES
Grading of Shoe Components
(3 – Month Course)

Sr. Theory Practical Total

Main Topics
No Hrs. Hrs. Hrs.
Hand Grading of Shoe
1. 10 60 70
Components
Machine Grading of Shoe
2. 22 130 141
Components
Cutting Dies & Marking
3. 13 20 33
Patterns
Shoe Sizes and Sizing
4. 12 20 32
System

5. Work Ethics - 12 12

Total 57 243 300

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DETAIL OF COURSE CONTENTS

Grading of Shoe Components
(3-Month Course)

Sr. Theory Practical

Detail of Topics
No. Hours Hours
1.1. Hand Grading of Shoe Components 10 60
1.1. Definition
1.2. Introduction and importance of grading
1.3. Basic principles of hand grading.
1.4. Types or hand grading
1.5. Hand grading by compass.
2.2. Machine Grading of Shoe Components 22 130
2.1. Definition
2.2. Basic principles of machine grading.
2.3. Introduction of grading machine.
2.4. Types of machine grading
2.4.1. Normal Grading
2.4.2. Restriction Grading
2.4.3. Co-Ordinated Grading
2.4.4. Central Grading.
2.5. Measurement of Master patterns.
2.6. Calculation of adjustment figures.
2.7. Cutting system of zinc patterns.
2.8. Bottom grading.
2.8.1. Insole, Sole, Sock Lining
2.8.2. Mould components
2.8.3. Last profiles
3.3. Cutting Dies and Marking Patterns 13 20
3.1. Introduction of Cutting
3.1.1. Hand Cutting
3.1.2. Machine Cutting
3.2. Introduction of materials
3.2.1. Leather

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3.2.2. Synthetic
3.3. Procedure of dies code no.
3.4. Heights / Thickness of die material / strips.
3.5. Make the marking patterns
3.6. inventory management of patters and dies
4.4. Shoe Sizes and Sizing System 12 20
4.1. Principles of size and fit.
4.2. French Sizing System
4.3. English size system
4.4. American size system
4.5. Mondo point system.
5. Work Ethics - 12

Total 57 231

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LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Grading of Shoe Components
(3 – Month Course)

Name of Trade Grading of Shoe Components

Duration of Course 3 – Months

Sr. Quantity
Name of Tools / Equipments
No. in Nos.
1. Hand Grading Compass 25 Nos

2. Fitting Table Cards 25 Nos

3. Grading Machine (Linham) 2 Nos

4. Iron Cutter 25 Nos

5. Hammer 25 Nos

6. Filling Set (Needle 4”) 6 Nos.

7. Pattern Share 5 Nos

8. Pattern Vice 5 Nos

9.. Steel Ruler (30 “) 25 Nos

10. Wooden Table 5 Nos

11. Class Room Table 25 Nos

12. AC Split Unit 01 No

13. Generator 01 No

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EMPLOYABILITY OF PASS OUTS

The pass outs of this course may find job / employment opportunities in the following
areas / sectors:-

1. Tanneries
2. Leather Chemical Manufactures
3. Footwear Industry
4. Institutes

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTOR

 FA / F.Sc

 One Year Proficiency Certificate of Shoe Designing & Modeling

 Basic Computer & Ethics Knowledge

 3 years relevant experience

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Sr.
Design, Pattern Engineering and Grading of Footwear
No.
1. Principles of Shoe Designing by J.A.J Luijten / P.W.J V.D Velden
2. Machine Grading of Shoe Components by P.W.J V.D Velden
3. Shoe Sizes and Sizing System Chapter No. 8 by P.W.J V.D Velden
Shoe Sizes and Sizing System Chapter No.5 by J.A.J Luijten & P.W.J V.D
4.
Velden

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