Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Leather Production
Certificate II in Leather Production
MST20316
BDG7
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 25/07/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for those who require skills and knowledge for operations in a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods.
Work relates to a limited range of technical and operational tasks within a production environment. Work is generally supervised and may include some multi-skilled roles.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST20316 Certificate II in Leather Production, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency:- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency:
- a minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from Group A
- a minimum of one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B
- the remaining three (3) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A or B
- a maximum of two (2) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level or Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Group A - Specialist Elective Units:
- if packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
- if packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Packaging for an industry specialisation:
In addition to packaging for a generic outcome, elective units of competency can be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:
- Hide skin and leather
- Leather fabrication
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAV98 | MSTGN2010 | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW06 | MSTGN2003 | Work in the TCF industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Hide Skin and Leather Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV52 | MSTHL2010 | Finish hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV55 | MSTHL2007 | Operate machines to crust hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV58 | MSTHL2003 | Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV53 | MSTHL2009 | Perform drying operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV60 | MSTHL2002 | Perform fellmongering processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV59 | MSTHL2004 | Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV57 | MSTHL2005 | Trim hides, skins or leather | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV61 | MSTHL2001 | Undertake receival, storage, handling and preservation of materials or products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV54 | MSTHL2008 | Use drum or vessel to crust hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV56 | MSTHL2006 | Use drum or vessel to prepare or tan hides or skins | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV97 | MSTGN2012 | Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A - Leather Production Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV36 | MSTLG2001 | Cut by machine | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV31 | MSTLG2006 | Identify materials used in leather goods production | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV33 | MSTLG2004 | Operate leather production machines | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAV35 | MSTLG2003 | Perform table work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAV37 | MSTLG2002 | Sew leather by machine | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAV30 | MSTLG2007 | Skive leather pieces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV34 | MSTLG2005 | Split leather pieces | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B - General Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW02 | MSTGN2008 | Coordinate work of team or section | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBA18 | MSTGN2013 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBA17 | MSTGN2014 | Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAV62 | MEM11010 | Operate mobile load shifting equipment | 36 | Unit of competency |
| BAW07 | MSTGN2002 | Package and handle TCF items for storage or despatch | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAW04 | MSTGN2005 | Perform minor maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAW03 | MSTGN2006 | Perform test or inspection to check product quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAW01 | MSTGN2007 | Select, transfer and remove materials and products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W363 | LMT21207 | Certificate II in Leather Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEZ7 | MST20319 | Certificate II in Leather Production | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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