# Competences — footwear hand sewer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ce594060-b05a-45d8-ac41-1cf3bb980085).

## Essential

- **apply pre-stitching techniques** (skill/competence)
- **apply stitching techniques** (skill/competence)
- **footwear components** (knowledge)
- **footwear manufacturing technology** (knowledge)
- **footwear materials** (knowledge)
- **footwear quality** (knowledge)
- **footwear stitching techniques** (knowledge)
- **pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods** (knowledge)
- **work in textile manufacturing teams** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques (skill/competence)
- footwear equipments (knowledge)
- footwear machinery (knowledge)
- reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing (skill/competence)
- use tools for shoe repair (skill/competence)