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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2 IN SHOEMAKING AND LEATHERCRAFT National Certificate Level 2 in Shoemaking and Leathercraft 1.

Level: 2 2.

Credits: 60 3. Review Date: June 2028 4.


Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)/ Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) or An alternative qualification at Level 1 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field may access this qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Unit No.
Unit Standard title Level Credits Apply safe working practices Operate common hand tools and power tools Identify materials used in leathercraft and shoemaking Perform grinding, cutting and stitching Repair shoes Join leather materials using adhesives Design, cut templates and prepare patterns for different types of leathercraft items and footwear Make leather wallets and purses Make leather bags Perform leather finishing and decoration Make costing for a work 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 2 3 9 7 7 3 1 Associated Studies Demonstrate mathematical skills and knowledge Demonstrate drawing skills Demonstrate effective communications skills Demonstrate good work ethics Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable development Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 1 1 2 Total Credits 60 Purpose: The purpose of the qualification is to equip learners with the basic knowledge and skills to select, cut and stitch different types of leather and perform related tasks in the production of leather goods, under direct supervision.
Qualification Pathway: Currently there is no qualification at higher level in the field.

However, there is scope for the development of qualification in the field at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 3, 4 and 5 as and when the need arises.