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Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods

Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL3001
State Code
BAV51
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 determine the suitability of hides, skins and leathers for the production of leather goods. It includes the impact of slaughter and dressing techniques, preservation methods and industry classification systems.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 Inspect hide, skin or leather
  • 2.1 Identify type and different uses and characteristics of species
  • 2.2 Identify performance characteristics
  • 2.3 Identify grading and classification system
  • 2.4 Identify faults on the hide, skin or leather
  • 2.5 Conduct inspection to determine quality of hide, skin or leather in accordance with procedures
3 Identify techniques that impact on suitability for use
  • 3.1 Identify slaughter and dressing techniques
  • 3.2 Identify impact of slaughter and dressing techniques on hide, skin and leather quality
  • 3.3 Identify effects of slaughter and dressing techniques on suitability for use in leather manufacturing
4 Identify preservation and storage methods
  • 4.1 Identify preservation methods for hide, skin and leathers
  • 4.2 Identify and describe storage requirements
  • 4.3 Interpret effects of incorrect preservation and storage
5 Determine suitability for production
  • 5.1 Confirm quality requirements for production
  • 5.2 Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for production requirements
  • 5.3 Complete documentation and maintain accurate records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7362 LMTHL3001A Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods 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