Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work involves the cutting of leather by hand
Competence must be demonstrated in working largely independently and being accountable for own results including:
carrying out assigned tasks
coordinating processes
setting and working to deadlines
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation
Competence must be demonstrated in assessing leather and identifying any faults such as scars, marks and fault areas
Competence must be demonstrated in capacity to achieve maximum yield in relation to quality requirements of the enterprise
Competence must be demonstrated in cutting pieces or pairs in regard to size and colour
Leather may include buffalo, cow, calf, kid, kangaroo, deer, fish, reptiles, emu

Sources of information/documents may include
Work specifications
Enterprise standards
Patterns
Organisation work procedures
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s requirements

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the cutting of leather by hand
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practices
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

plan and coordinate complicated cutting operations
check work against work specifications and enterprise standards
prepare equipment and work prior to commencing operations
apply techniques in over the full range of cutting operations
check work against specifications
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
equipment required for both complicated and uncomplicated cutting operations
cutting board maintenance
leather types, their qualities and principles of cutting
enterprise standards
quality standards and handling procedures
safety and environmental aspects of cutting process
workplace operations and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret work specifications and patterns for complicated operations
handle, receive and cut leather to enterprise standards
match blades to reflect material requirements
identify faults in different types of leather and cut accordingly
rectify redeemable faults
adhere to the quality requirements of the enterprise
maintain accurate work records in accordance with procedures
carry out work in accordance with OH&S policies and procedures
meet work specifications
communicate effectively within the workplace

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated leather cutting situations involving complicated operations including areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and organising work
interpreting work specifications and cutting instructions
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of specified equipment used and work processes

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(2)