Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Leather Production
Certificate II in Leather Production
MST20319
BEZ7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 22/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 13/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/01/2020 | 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 MST20319 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 five (5) units must be chosen from Group A and 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 may include a maximum of 1 unit from Certificate III level.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
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 area of application:
- 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 |
| OBL77 | MSTGN2022 | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBL81 | MSTGN2018 | Work in the TCF industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Electives
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A and B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
3. Group B - General Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A and B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL76 | MSTGN3009 | Coordinate work of team or section | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ74 | MSTGN2023 | Identify and handle fabrics and textiles | 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 |
| OEZ73 | MSTGN2024 | Perform minor maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBL79 | MSTGN2020 | Perform test or inspection to check product quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBL82 | MSTGN2017 | Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBL78 | MSTGN2021 | Select, transfer and remove materials and products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
| OBL74 | MSTGN3012 | Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG7 | MST20316 | Certificate II in Leather Production | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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