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Footwear maker

Skills taught in ITI

Operating footwear making tools and machines
Selecting and grading different types of leather
Cutting, skiving, closing, folding, assembling, and stitching (hand & machine) skills
Drafting, designing (manual and Computer Aided Design based), and pattern making skills
Lasting (hand and machine), sole stitching, welt stitching, bottom stitching & open footwear(chappals & sandals), and other shoe manufacturing skills

Skills needed by Industry

Ensuring accuracy and quality of final products
Troubleshooting faults in machinery
Knowledge in fault finding, analyzing, and conducting maintenance under a supervisor's guidance

Job Opportunities

Government jobs in ITIs, Boot Master’s in central jails, Ordnance Factories, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)
Private companies like Bata, Liberty, Nike, Adidas, and Puma
Micro, small and medium enterprises

Upskilling Opportunities

Apprenticeship (NAC Certificate)
Diploma courses through lateral entry
Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) to become an instructor in ITIs
Specialized certificate courses and short-term diploma courses in Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), & Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)

Trade Details

Duration

1 year

Qualification

8th Standard

Sector

Leather

Councelling seats

20

Management seats

0

Total seats

20

Career Pathway

Entry Level

Trainee, Semi-skilled Technician, Apprentice, Workshop Assistant in ITIs.

Mid Level

Skilled Technician Line Supervisor

Senior Level

Junior Production Manager Production Manager Foreign footwear products buyer agent Training Officer at ITIs