WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

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