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name: shoe-repairer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'shoe repairer' (also: cobbler, boot maker, shoe polisher, shoe maker, boot repairer). Use when the user asks for typical shoe repairer work such as: typical shoe repairer responsibilities"
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# Shoe Repairer

Shoe repairers repair and renew deteriorated footwear and other items like belts or bags. They use hand tools and specialised machinery to add soles and heels, replace worn-out buckles and clean and polish shoes.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply assembling techniques for cemented footwear construction
- apply footwear finishing techniques
- apply stitching techniques
- cut footwear uppers
- footwear equipments
- footwear machinery
- footwear quality
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- manual cutting processes for leather
- provide customer information related to repairs
- repair shoes
- use tools for shoe repair

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dc9b98da-c389-4caf-a21a-c6f8c530c0bf), O*NET 30.3 (51-6041.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*