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Perform fellmongering processes

Perform fellmongering processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2002
State Code
BAV60
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
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform fellmongering tasks associated with woolskin activities in the hide, skin and leather industry, including effective use of related equipment.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, 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, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare woolskins for wool removal
  • 2.1 Identify or confirm appropriate woolskin process
  • 2.2 Assess hair loosening by machine or by manual process using sweating, enzyme or chemical painting processes
  • 2.3 Check effectiveness of wool removal at completion of process
3 Pull wool
  • 3.1 Assess preparation for manual or machine operation
  • 3.2 Remove wool from skins by machine or manually
  • 3.3 Check outcome of the process to ensure effectiveness
  • 3.4 Direct wool and skins to correct areas for next process or storage
4 Maintain records
  • 4.1 Maintain documentation at each stage of the process to expedite movement through the various phases of treatment
  • 4.2 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7352 LMTHL2002A Perform fellmongering processes Unit of competency