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Split leather pieces

Split leather pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLG2005
State Code
BAV34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 split leather pieces using a skiving or splitting machine and associated 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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare work pieces
  • 2.1 Receive and check work bundle and assess any follow-up action
  • 2.2 Assess quality of received component parts
  • 2.3 Lay out work pieces in the correct sequence in accordance with specifications
3 Set up machine
  • 3.1 Position self to achieve operator comfort and to minimise fatigue
  • 3.2 Clean and check machines in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.3 Set up, start up and shut down splitting machine and associated equipment, and carry out basic maintenance SOPs and safety requirements
4 Perform machine operation
  • 4.1 Determine correct weights using machine adjustments
  • 4.2 Position pieces on machine, as appropriate
  • 4.3 Place matrix pattern on leather piece in accordance with specifications
  • 4.4 Split cut pieces to correct weights using machine adjustments
  • 4.5 Use weight gauges and micrometer in accordance with procedures
  • 4.6 Check finished pieces against specifications
  • 4.7 Check the performance of the machine regularly for signs of faulty operations and take appropriate action
5 Despatch completed work
  • 5.1 Bundle, stack, store or despatch pieces
  • 5.2 Record production faults, as required
  • 5.3 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7384 LMTLG2005A Split leather pieces Unit of competency