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Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather

Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL3002
State Code
BAV50
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 tanning requirements for various hides, skins and leathers used in the production of leather goods, and includes colour and colour penetration, chemicals and chemical mixing and problem solving.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 Confirm quality
  • 2.1 Confirm type and characteristics of hide, skin and leather
  • 2.2 Confirm grading and quality of hide, skin and leather
  • 2.3 Assess hide, skin and leather for tanning
3 Confirm processing requirements
  • 3.1 Identify and confirm customer requirements
  • 3.2 Obtain processing details from production information
  • 3.3 Determine loads and batches according to processing requirements
  • 3.4 Identify production planning priorities
  • 3.5 Confirm processing requirements for tanning
  • 3.6 Identify appropriate PPE and apparatus for handling and mixing tanning chemicals
  • 3.7 Determine processes for minimising and disposing of waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
4 Determine tanning specifications
  • 4.1 Identify chemicals and requirements used for tanning in hide, skin and leather manufacture
  • 4.2 Identify colour penetration for different grades of hide, skin and leather
  • 4.3 Determine and mix chemicals for dying
  • 4.4 Determine methods for tanning hide, skin and leather
  • 4.5 Determine tanning finishing requirements
  • 4.6 Develop specifications for tanning
5 Communicate information
  • 5.1 Identify and report problems affecting hide, skin or leather tanning or quality
  • 5.2 Complete records and other documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7363 LMTHL3002A Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather 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