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Skive leather pieces

Skive leather pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTLG2000A
State Code
W7379
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to skive leather pieces.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare work pieces
  • 1.1 Work bundle is received, checked and any follow up action assessed
  • 1.2 Quality of received component parts is assessed
  • 1.3 Work pieces are laid out in correct sequence in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications
2 Set up machine
  • 2.1 Position self to achieve operator comfort and to minimise fatigue
  • 2.2 Machine is cleaned and checked
  • 2.3 Appropriate skiving technique is selected to reflect work specifications
  • 2.4 Skive knife sharpening procedures are followed to manufacturers specifications and in accordance with OHS practices, as appropriate
  • 2.5 Skiving machine, and associated equipment, is set up, started up, closed down and basic maintenance assessed following standards operating procedures and safety requirements
3 Perform machine operation
  • 3.1 Pieces are positioned on machine, as appropriate
  • 3.2 Skiving machine is operated following standards operating procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.3 Finished product is checked against specifications
4 Identify poor machine performance
  • 4.1 The performance of the machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operations and action taken
5 Despatch completed work
  • 5.1 Pieces are bundled, stacked, stored or despatched
  • 5.2 Production faults are recorded as required
  • 5.3 Records are completed
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Equipment for the skiving operations include
knives and associated sharpening procedures
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against ticket information and workplace standards
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply skiving and splitting machine operation
carry out all operations using skiving machines
check work against specifications
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXP83 LMTPRLG02AA Skive leather pieces - 1 Unit of competency
AXP84 LMTPRLG02BA Skive leather pieces - 2 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV30 MSTLG2007 Skive leather pieces Unit of competency