Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification provides skills and knowledge to perform technical and production work in the design and development of custom-made footwear or footwear that involves small production quantities.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Custom-made Footwear Maker
Custom-made Footwear Makers make custom-made or small production quantity footwear. They develop designs and make patterns, cut and sew components, assemble, finish and fit footwear.
Medical Grade Footwear Maker
Medical Grade Footwear Makers design and manufacture medical grade lasts, casts, footwear and integrated appliances. They may provide modifications to footwear, and supply semi-orthopaedic, extra-depth footwear, post-operative shoes and ready-made or therapeutic footwear.
Footwear Pattern Maker
Footwear Pattern Makers design and cut heavy paper patterns for sample model shoes. They design by hand or use a computer aid designer. Once the sample model has been approved for production, multiple copies of the pattern are made to produce a range of shoes in different sizes and colours.
Medical Grade Footwear Fitting Assistant
Medical Grade Footwear Fitting Assistants supply and fit pre-manufactured footwear orthotics. They assess clients' footwear needs, modify footwear and advise on products and services.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 030199 - Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c..
- CRICOS course code: 094157A
- Provider: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 030199 - Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
- National qualification code: MST40316
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: Brunswick, VIC
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.