Assessor Resource
LMTLG3003A
Sew leather by hand
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to hand sewing of leather pieces and panels involving a range of techniques. Discretion, imitative and judgement must be demonstrated on the job in own work either individually or in a team environment. Work undertaken on a range of leather pieces involving the stitching of seams, reinforcements, general repairs and new work.
Decorative stitching can include fancy and mock stitching, cable stitching, glove stitching, and top stitching
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising of work pieces and ensure efficient and effective sewing operations. This unit also requires and ability to identify and report production faults as well as an application of knowledge of sewing technology used in leather production. Self management and planning and organising skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to sew panels or pieces of leather by hand.
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