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Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather

Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2004
State Code
BAV59
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to grade, sort or class hides, skins and leather to ensure quality of process is maintained.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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Inspect hides, skins or leather
  • 2.1 Assess and examine hides, skins or leather to determine preservation requirements, as necessary
  • 2.2 Monitor effect of processes on hides, skins or leather
3 Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather
  • 3.1 Inspect hides, skins or leather visually for defects, where applicable
  • 3.2 Assess tactile inspection to determine softness and thickness
  • 3.3 Sort, grade and class hides, skins or leather according to requirements
4 Inspect and grade finished product
  • 4.1 Inspect finished product for quality
  • 4.2 Grade product into relevant classification
  • 4.3 Arrange transfer of finished product to storage area or warehouse
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Complete documentation associated with tasks to meet required workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Add labels, tags or other identification to skins, hides or leather, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7361 LMTHL2012A Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather Unit of competency