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Cut leather by hand

Cut leather by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLG3002
State Code
BAV32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut leather by hand and includes simple and complicated pattern pieces, and a range of leather qualities.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures.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 Set up workstation
  • 2.1 Set up workstation according to specifications
  • 2.2 Select and prepare cutting equipment and patterns according to specified work and sizes, and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Collect, sort and lay out materials in preparation for cutting
  • 2.4 Clean and maintain cutting board routinely
  • 2.5 Maintain records
3 Assess leather
  • 3.1 Assess the leather for scars, marks and faults that impact on cutting
  • 3.2 Assess and sort leather to comply with requirements of different jobs and pattern pieces
4 Cut leather by hand
  • 4.1 Identify problems or faults with patterns, knives and cutting boards and refer for repair
  • 4.2 Use cutting knives and patterns to minimise waste
  • 4.3 Identify scars, marks and fault areas of high-quality leather and position patterns accordingly
  • 4.4 Position patterns to allow for identified flaws, nap of suede or other grain or print characteristics of leather
  • 4.5 Use cutting techniques to match pattern shape, size and leather quality
  • 4.6 Cut pieces precisely to size, and colour coded, and size and colour matched
5 Check finished product
  • 5.1 Check finished products against job specifications and workplace standards
  • 5.2 Address fault or irregularities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7387 LMTLG3002A Cut leather by hand Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH6 MST30516 Certificate III in Leather Production Qualification
BFA3 MST30519 Certificate III in Leather Production Qualification