1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 49 Other Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 494 Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons >> 4943 Footwear Tradespersons >> 4943-13 Medical Grade Shoemaker

4943-13	Medical Grade Shoemaker
	Medical Grade Footwear Technician
	Surgical Bootmaker

Makes medical grade footwear and associated appliances.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

assesses client needs and advises on appropriate footwear or appliance
designs and manufactures medical grade lasts, casts, footwear and integrated appliances
provides orthotic management of the foot and ankle, including design and manufacture of orthoses
provides modifications to footwear
supplies semi-orthopaedic and extra-depth footwear, post-operative shoes and ready-made or therapeutic footwear