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Trim hides, skins or leather

Trim hides, skins or leather

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2005
State Code
BAV57
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 for the range of trimming tasks that are performed to support the production processes in the processing of hide, skin and leather 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 equipment
  • 2.1 Select knives and check their condition for suitability
  • 2.2 Sharpen or prepare knives, as required
3 Trim materials
  • 3.1 Confirm with operator or supervisor trimming requirements for required task or process
  • 3.2 Assess trimming requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
4 Clean and store equipment
  • 4.1 Clean equipment in readiness for next application
  • 4.2 Store equipment after use in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7360 LMTHL2011A Trim hides, skins or leather Unit of competency