The NOVTEC project will define the European Profile of a Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Technician working in the design and creation of footwear production machinery. A training package will then be created to support the development of this new job profile.Following an initial needs analysis, the new job profile will then be outlined and objectives further clarified as regards the development of the training package.The training package will be developed in three stages; firstly actual training modules will be developed (paper-based), secondly, modules will be adapted for release on CD-Rom and a further training guide produced (both in PT, IT, FI, DA & EN) and finally the outline training structure / job profile and process for end certification will be developed.Dissemination of the end results is planned through articles in relevant press and journals, awareness raising through individual partner websites, publication of specialist brochures and materials for distribution through fairs and seminars, hosting of workshops within the sector and through specialist mailings to employment centres, chambers of commerce and actual employers in each of the partner countries.