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Select and use leather in trimming
Select and use leather in trimming
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTT3020
AURVTT3020
State Code
WF572
WF572
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Field of Education
030513 - Upholstery And Vehicle Trimming
Original Release Date
16/07/2013
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify, select and use leather in a vehicle trimming environment. The unit involves establishing work requirements; preparing for the task; identifying and performing leather calculations and leather matching; understanding the leather tanning process; measuring, cutting, fabricating and attaching leather covers and trim to vehicle components; and clean-up and documentation.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions, information and documents are used to determine job requirements, including method, process and equipment
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. Leather is selected and checked and quantities are calculated
- 1.4. Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation
- 1.5. Appropriate trimming materials are selected and checked for quality
- 1.6. Workplace emergency procedures are identified and followed when required
2. Cut, fit and check leather
- 2.1. Leather characteristics and types are identified and inspected
- 2.2. Leather pieces are laid out in sequence according to developed cutting plan
- 2.3. Leather pieces are cut according to vehicle plan using predetermined measurements or pattern
- 2.4. Leather is worked to produce required range of trimming components for particular application
- 2.5. Leather pieces are applied in line with particular application, ensuring appropriate leather is fitted to high-wear areas and trimmed components
- 2.6. Leather is positioned and checked prior to being attached to ensure correct fit
3. Attach leather to vehicle or component
- 3.1. Leather is secured using appropriate fixing and attaching procedures according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications
- 3.2. Leather is attached according to industry guidelines, WHS requirements, and legislative and workplace policies and procedures
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 4.1. Leather material that can be reused is collected and stored according to workplace sustainability practices
- 4.2. Waste and scrap leather are removed following workplace procedures
- 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition according to workplace procedures
- 4.4. Faulty equipment is identified and tagged according to workplace requirements
- 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications and workplace procedures
- 4.6. Tools and equipment are maintained according to workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information and documents may include:
verbal, written or graphical
signage
work schedules, plans and specifications
work bulletins
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams and sketches
safe work procedures relating to trimming vehicle components
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to trimming in the automotive industry
Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
workplace work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
Australian standards.
Workplace health and safety requirements may include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety glasses or goggles
earmuffs or earplugs
safety footwear
protective clothing.
Checking may include:
contaminants
grain
quality
quantity
size
wear stress.
Tools and equipment may include:
single or multi-needle flatbed sewing machine
heat-gun
hammer
staple-gun
hog ring pliers
skiving machine
hand sewing needles
hand tools
power or air tools
specialist tools for assembly or dismantling
wad punches
foam cutters
scissors and knives
revolving hole punch
ruler and tape
hand clamps
adhesive-gun
pop rivet kit
punch and die set
door handle remover
hacksaw
sander
staple and tack remover
fluting irons.
Materials may include:
leather hides
leather patterns
fabrics
cleaning materials
glues
staples
piping.
Emergency procedures may include:
emergency shutdown
extinguishing fires
workplace first aid requirements
worksite evacuation.
Leather characteristics may include:
natural markings
finished and unfinished sides
high and low wear
direction of markings
flaws and blemishes
colour variation between hides
flexibility.
Attaching procedures may include:
sewing
gluing
riveting
cutting
forming
stapling.
Legislative and workplace policies and procedures may include:
federal, state or territory, and local authority Acts and regulations
industry code of practice
Australian Design Rules (ADR)
established workplace policies and procedures
workplace or industry quality procedures.
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, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information and documents may include:
verbal, written or graphical
signage
work schedules, plans and specifications
work bulletins
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams and sketches
safe work procedures relating to trimming vehicle components
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to trimming in the automotive industry
Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
workplace work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
Australian standards.
Workplace health and safety requirements may include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety glasses or goggles
earmuffs or earplugs
safety footwear
protective clothing.
Checking may include:
contaminants
grain
quality
quantity
size
wear stress.
Tools and equipment may include:
single or multi-needle flatbed sewing machine
heat-gun
hammer
staple-gun
hog ring pliers
skiving machine
hand sewing needles
hand tools
power or air tools
specialist tools for assembly or dismantling
wad punches
foam cutters
scissors and knives
revolving hole punch
ruler and tape
hand clamps
adhesive-gun
pop rivet kit
punch and die set
door handle remover
hacksaw
sander
staple and tack remover
fluting irons.
Materials may include:
leather hides
leather patterns
fabrics
cleaning materials
glues
staples
piping.
Emergency procedures may include:
emergency shutdown
extinguishing fires
workplace first aid requirements
worksite evacuation.
Leather characteristics may include:
natural markings
finished and unfinished sides
high and low wear
direction of markings
flaws and blemishes
colour variation between hides
flexibility.
Attaching procedures may include:
sewing
gluing
riveting
cutting
forming
stapling.
Legislative and workplace policies and procedures may include:
federal, state or territory, and local authority Acts and regulations
industry code of practice
Australian Design Rules (ADR)
established workplace policies and procedures
workplace or industry quality procedures.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
fabricate leather covers and trims
repair leather covers and trims
replace leather covers and trims
adjust leather covers and trims.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to carrying out leather trimming activities
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to carrying out leather trimming activities
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
fabricate leather covers and trims
repair leather covers and trims
replace leather covers and trims
adjust leather covers and trims.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to carrying out leather trimming activities
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to carrying out leather trimming activities
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWZ03 | AURVTT020 | Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J411 | AUR32312 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology | Qualification |