Step into Opportunity: Footwear and Shoe-Making at Delight Technical College
Craftsmanship | Design | Enterprise | NITA Accredited
Shoes are more than protection — they’re style, culture, and statement. From school shoes and leather sandals to fashion heels and safety boots, footwear plays a vital role in daily life and identity. At Delight Technical College, our NITA-accredited Footwear and Shoe-Making program empowers learners to master the full process of shoe design and production, from sole to stitch.
Whether your dream is to start a shoe brand, supply institutions, or become a skilled footwear artisan, this course delivers hands-on training and the technical know-how to walk confidently into the booming African footwear market.
What the Course Covers
This is a practical, skills-based course taught by experienced trainers in a fully equipped leather and footwear workshop.
👟 Shoe Design & Pattern Development
- Drawing and designing different shoe styles (formal, casual, sandals, boots, school shoes)
- Footwear sizing, measuring, and last selection
- Creating patterns for uppers and soles
- Material selection: leather, canvas, synthetic, rubber
🧵 Shoe Construction Techniques
- Lasting, assembling, and lasting board attachment
- Stitching upper to sole
- Insole, outsole, and heel fitting
- Eyelets, straps, buckles, zippers, and laces
- Glueing, reinforcing, and edge finishing
🧰 Footwear Machinery Operation
- Use of stitching machines, sole presses, sanding, and skiving tools
- Safety practices in workshop and machinery use
- Maintenance of leather and shoe-making equipment
💼 Entrepreneurship in Footwear
- Product costing and pricing
- Packaging, branding, and local marketing
- Bulk supply for school shoes, sandals, and uniforms
- Participating in exhibitions, tenders, and online sales
Why Train at Delight?
- ✅ NITA Accredited – Certification recognized for employment and business licensing
- 👟 Fully Equipped Shoe-Making Lab – With industrial machines, tools, and production resources
- 👨🏭 Skilled Artisans as Trainers – Learn from experienced shoemakers with market insight
- 📦 Business-Driven Projects – Produce real products, take custom orders, or develop prototypes during training
- 🌍 Market Linkages – Opportunities to supply to schools, institutions, and fashion retailers
Who Should Enroll?
- Youth seeking hands-on, employable skills
- Fashion entrepreneurs wanting to launch a footwear line
- Leatherworkers or tailors expanding into footwear
- School-leavers, community groups, or individuals interested in production and craft-based business
- NGOs or vocational projects looking to train artisans for self-reliance
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Footwear and Shoe-Making course can:
- Start their own shoe brands or small-scale workshops
- Work in footwear production factories or artisan centers
- Supply custom or bulk shoes for schools, security firms, fashion retailers
- Design and make fashion footwear for boutiques and export
- Become technical trainers in youth and vocational programs
Craft Footwear That Carries Identity, Style, and Strength
Shoes are one of the most practical — and profitable — products in the fashion world. At Delight Technical College, we train not just shoemakers, but footwear innovators and business-minded artisans. With NITA certification, creative guidance, and real tools of the trade, you’ll graduate ready to step into the marketplace with confidence.
Join us today — and start making footwear that walks the talk.
