Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
The footwear bottomstock production work ticket is accurately interpreted and all the aspects are identified and described.
The machinery and equipment relevant to the footwear bottomstock production work ticket are identified.
The materials, consumables and components relevant to the footwear bottomstock production work ticket are identified.
The product style as specified in the work ticket is identified.
The relevant footwear bottomstock production process and operations are identified.
Sizes and quantity per size are established according to the work ticket.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Types of bottom stock related to the product being manufactured are described.
The various bottom stock components are identified.
The construction of various bottom stock relative to construction types are described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Safe working practices are applied to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Footwear bottomstock production machines and equipment are set and adjusted in order to produce a product which meets the quality requirements of the work ticket.
Footwear bottomstock production machinery is operated to process product.
All mechanical problems are timeously identified and reported to prevent unnecessary down-time and delays.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Insole manufacturing processes are described according to the process flow.
Sole manufacturing processes are described according to the process flow.
Heel manufacturing processes are described according to the process flow.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
The roles of temperature, pressure and dwell times in bottom stock manufacturing processes are assessed.
The importance of the correct preparation of surfaces for the application of adhesives on both leather and non-leather material for bonding is justified.
The importance of the correct application of primers, solvents and adhesives and their relevant curing and drying times is evaluated.
The necessity of correct shaping of the insole and shape retention with reference to bevelling, profiling (moulding) and shank attaching is argued.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Bottom stock is manufactured to specification.
Heels are manufactured to specification.
Soles and insoles are manufactured to specification.
Quality standards are continuously attained.
The bottom stock component parts are inspected for flaws, defects, stretch direction, etc. according to the quality standards.
Productivity targets are achieved.
Recording of production is accurate and up to date.
Safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
All bottom stock components are prepared and assembled for dispatch according to the applicable dispatching procedures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
Relevant chemicals are selected according to the manufacturing processes.
Safety measures for the handling, usage and storage of chemicals are defined and applied.
Safety risks are recognised and possible preventative measures are identified.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated formative assessment:
Skills development providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated summative assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment will be conducted through a theoretical and practical assessment by an assessor registered by the AQP at approved assessment centres combined with a moderation of the work experience by a moderator registered by the AQP at the workplace.