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Dye footwear or leather product

Dye footwear or leather product

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFR3005
State Code
BAW10
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to strip, dye and finish footwear products or other items.This unit of competency applies to various leathers and synthetics. Dyes, paints and finishes may be applied by hand or mechanical means.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to dye footwear or leather
  • 2.1 Inspect shoes or leather product and advise customer on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing repair
  • 2.2 Prepare and review job sheet to ensure all requirements are included
  • 2.3 Asses leather, fabric or material composition and finish of shoe or product to determine requirement for stripping and dyeing
  • 2.4 Strip back surface to original form using appropriate technique, processes or materials to remove dirt and polish
  • 2.5 Apply preparing agent and mask areas not to be dyed, using appropriate masking technique
3 Prepare and apply dye
  • 3.1 Select colour of dye, finish, stain, or paint to match original requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare stain, dye, finish or paint in compliance with job sheet and client requirements
  • 3.3 Use relevant application method to apply dye, stain, finish or paint by hand or spray can or spray gun to ensure adequate coverage and standard
  • 3.4 Dry product, as required
4 Finish shoe or leather product
  • 4.1 Apply leather dressing to seal product, as required
  • 4.2 Finish shoe or product, including buffing and polishing
  • 4.3 Check, package, bag and label product consistent with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Record outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7301 LMTFR3005A Dye footwear or leather product Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification