753690 - Other shoemakers and related workers

Other shoemakers and related workers, not included in unit group 7536 'Shoemakers and related workers', who manufacture and repair standard, special or orthopedic footwear, manufacture haberdashery, such as trunks, handbags and belts (excluding leather garments) from natural and artificial leather, hats and gloves) or help make footwear and similar products. They decorate, reinforce and finish shoes, bags, handbags and belts.

Main activities

sews standard footwear, changes and repairs according to individual requirements; 
sews, changes and repairs orthopedic and therapeutic footwear according to the doctor's instructions; 
repairs belts, suitcases, handbags and similar products; 
prepares plaster casts of deformed legs or feet; 
prepares insoles, heels and risers based on customer's foot casts.

Characteristic competences

make footwear according to the customer's needs; examine work orders; check skin texture and strength; cut and shape parts of leather products; sew up tears in handbags, belts and similar products.