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Cutter – (Footwear/Leather Accessories & Garments)

NQR Code:QG-03-LT-046022025-V2-LSSC
  • Old Code: QG-03-LT-046022025-V2-LSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The Cutter – (Footwear / Leather Accessories & Garments) is responsible for cutting various components of footwear or leather products from materials such as leather, synthetic, fabric, and linings using hand tools, clicking presses, or computerized cutting machines. The cutter ensures accuracy in shape, size, grain direction, and material utilization while minimizing waste. The job demands a strong understanding of material properties, precision, and attention to detail in a production environment. This qualification offers two specialization electives: Elective 1: Footwear (Mandatory)– focused on cutting uppers, linings, reinforcements, and other parts specific to different types of footwear constructions. Elective 2: Leather Accessories & Garments (Optional) – focused on cutting patterns for bags, wallets, belts, jackets, and other leather goods with accuracy and consistency. Elective 3: Demonstrate proficiency in advanced cutting technologies (Optional)- focused on developing the ability to operate and manage advanced cutting technologies such as die-less cutting systems, CNC cutting machines, and automated cutting equipment. It emphasizes precision cutting, material optimization, quality compliance, and adherence to safety protocols while improving efficiency and productivity in the cutting process.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
None of Level 2 3 years None
5th Completed 6 years None
None of Level 2.5 1.5 Years None
9th Completed 1.5 Years None
8th Completed 3 years None
8th None 2 years CTS/NTC
10th None No Experience None

Progression Pathway

  • Cutter (Footwear )>> Production/Quality Manager

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Preparation of raw material for cutting operations 5312 Mandatory 30 1 3
Carry out cutting operations using hand 5301 Mandatory 30 1 3
Contribute to achieving product quality in cutting processes for footwear leather accessories and Garments 5303 Mandatory 30 1 3
Maintain health, safety & security, a clean work area & equipment, use optimized resources at the workplace, and comply with industry & organizational Requirements 8601 Mandatory 30 1 3
Carry out hand cutting operations for the production of leather and non leather products 2308 Mandatory 30 1 3
Employability Skills 2001 Mandatory 30 1 3
Carry out cutting operations using machines for the production of footwear. 2304 Elective 180 6 3
Carry out cutting operations using a clicking machine for leather accessories and garments 5302 Optional 180 6 3
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced cutting technologies 2307 Optional 180 6 3