last types
Different types of lasts and their characterisations. This includes the procedure for last placement and basic work environment with the last.
last types — different types of lasts and their characterisations. This includes the procedure for last placement and basic work environment with the last. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 56.85/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 4 occupations in our catalogue, including footwear CAD patternmaker, footwear designer, footwear 3D developer, and footwear product developer.
Occupations that require last types
Showing top 4 of 4 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is last types?
Different types of lasts and their characterisations. This includes the procedure for last placement and basic work environment with the last.
What category of skill is last types?
ESCO classifies last types under the knowledge category, specifically in the textiles (clothes, footwear and leather) subcategory.
Is last types an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 56.85/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require last types?
In our catalogue, 4 occupations list last types as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include footwear CAD patternmaker, footwear designer, footwear 3D developer, footwear product developer.
How transferable is last types between industries?
ESCO tags last types as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is last types the same as types of lasts?
Yes — last types is also known as types of lasts, or last categories. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn last types?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands last types and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.