Master Series: Ladies' Pumps using Blake McKay
(Master Series: Ladies Pumps using Blake McKay)
Overview
Discover the roots of the ladies’ shoe-making tradition with this Master Series course under the tutelage of an expert artisan, and learn the basics of the Blake McKay technique used to construct a pair of ladies’ court shoes. From lasting a pre-constructed upper, to stitching the sole with the Blake McKay technique, this hands-on course is perfect for practicing shoemakers seeking to hone their craft.
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Master Series: Ladies' Pumps using Blake McKay
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Discover the roots of the ladies’ shoe-making tradition with this Master Series course under the tutelage of an expert artisan, and learn the basics of the Blake McKay technique used to construct a pair of ladies’ court shoes. From lasting a pre-constructed upper, to stitching the sole with the Blake McKay technique, this hands-on course is perfect for practicing shoemakers seeking to hone their craft.
48:00
Course Duration
- SSG Approved Training & Assessment Hours 48:00
Objectives
- Identify tools, equipment and components required to construct a pair of ladies’ court shoes
- Comprehend the step-by-step process in ladies’ court shoes production using the Blake McKay technique
- Hand lasting pre-constructed shoe uppers
- Assemble the various shoes components to complete a pair of ladies’ court shoes
- Perform finishing on ladies’ court shoes
- Evaluate the workmanship and construction of the ladies’ court shoes
- Take corrective actions to rectify any abnormalities or defects
Entry Requirements
Singapore/PR Students:
- GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- WSQ Advanced Certificate OR
- WSQ ES WPLN Level 5 and above
International Students:
- High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basis; OR
- Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test
English Language Requirement –
- Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
- IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450
ALL Students are required to have basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office
Graduation Requirements
Student must fulfil the following requirements:
- 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
- Be found competent during practical and oral assessments
Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.
Who Should Attend
- Footwear Designer
- Footwear Technician
- Footwear Artisan
- Quality Control Manager
- Industrial Engineer
- Engineering Consultant
- Footwear Technical Designer
- Footwear Product Developer
- Footwear Merchandiser / Purchaser / Buyer
Key Learning Areas
- Footwear component
- Techniques for cutting footwear components
- Fundamentals of leather cutting and material consumption
- Footwear tool, equipment and machine
- Ladies' court shoes and their construction
- Blake McKay Construction Technique
- Material used for ladies' court shoes
- Seam
- Cement or adhesive and its application
- Finishing and polishing process
- Criteria of evaluation for men's shoes
- Fastening and accessories
Certificate Issuance
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded with TaF.tc’s Certificate of Completion in Master Series: Ladies' Pumps using Blake McKay.
Course Fee
All Singaporean/PRs (SSG)
SkillsFuture Singapore Grant (SSG)
All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Full Course Fee S$ 2,400.00
- Application Fee S$ 12.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 1,680.00
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- GST (7%) S$ 51.24
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 783.24
Singaporean (SFMCES)
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding (SFMCES)
All Singaporeans aged 40 years and above
- Full Course Fee S$ 2,400.00
- Application Fee S$ 12.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 1,680.00
- Less: SFMCES
S$ 480.00
- GST (7%) S$ 51.24
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 303.24
Singaporean (WTS)
Workfare Training Scheme (WTS)
Aged ≥ 35 years and earning ≤ $2,000/month
- Full Course Fee S$ 2,400.00
- Application Fee S$ 12.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 1,680.00
- Less: WTS S$ 600.00
- GST (7%) S$ 51.24
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 183.24
SMEs (ETSS)
Enhanced Training Support Funding (ETSS)
SME with employment size ≤ 200 or annual sales turnover ≤ S$ 100 million
SME can claim additional 20% of full gross fee under ETSS where applicable
- Full Course Fee S$ 2,400.00
- Application Fee S$ 12.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 1,680.00
- - -
- GST (7%) S$ 51.24
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 783.24
International Students
- Full Course Fee S$ 2,400.00
- Application Fee S$ 12.00
- NA NA
- NA NA
- GST (7%) S$ 168.84
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 2,580.84
Course Schedule (Full Time)