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Perform drying operations

Perform drying operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2009
State Code
BAV53
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 perform drying operations at various stages of the hide, skin and leather processing, including the preparation procedures, conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.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 for drying
  • 2.1 Load hides, skins or leather onto racks or otherwise prepare for drying
  • 2.2 Set equipment adjustments in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures, where applicable
3 Carry out drying tasks
  • 3.1 Assess drying in accordance with workplace procedures and, where applicable, ensure timing, temperature and conditions are appropriate for the operation
  • 3.2 Unload or remove hides, skins or leather from equipment and rack or area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.3 Direct hides, skins or leather to correct area for next process or storage
4 Maintain records
  • 4.1 Maintain documentation to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment
  • 4.2 Complete records in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7358 LMTHL2009A Perform drying operations Unit of competency