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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to use leather trimming
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive safety data sheet (SDS) information is accessed and interpreted
   • Materials are selected and inspected for quality, and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Trimming tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work and cutting are planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Fabricate leather components
   • Leather features and characteristics are checked carefully prior to cutting and are matched against workplace instructions
   • Leather pieces are laid and marked out in sequence according to developed cutting plan and safety and environmental requirements
   • Leather pieces are cut according to cutting plan and using predetermined measurements or patterns
   • Leather is sewn to produce required range of trimming components
3. Attach leather to vehicle, vessel or component
   • Leather component is positioned and checked prior to being attached to ensure correct fit
   • Leather is attached using most appropriate method and according to workplace procedures and job requirement
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to use leather trimming
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive safety data sheet (SDS) information is accessed and interpreted
   • Materials are selected and inspected for quality, and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Trimming tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work and cutting are planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
6. Fabricate leather components
   • Leather features and characteristics are checked carefully prior to cutting and are matched against workplace instructions
   • Leather pieces are laid and marked out in sequence according to developed cutting plan and safety and environmental requirements
   • Leather pieces are cut according to cutting plan and using predetermined measurements or patterns
   • Leather is sewn to produce required range of trimming components
7. Attach leather to vehicle, vessel or component
   • Leather component is positioned and checked prior to being attached to ensure correct fit
   • Leather is attached using most appropriate method and according to workplace procedures and job requirement
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Materials must include:	leather hides patterns trimming materials cleaning materials adhesives.
Trimming tools and equipment must include:	sewing machines trimming hand and power tools.
Leather features and characteristics must include:	natural markings colour variation flexibility corrected grain quality wear quality and stress.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using SDS information relating to adhesives using specialist tools and equipment manually handling leather materials environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

fabricate one leather seat cover and one trim component for a vehicle or vessel.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to selecting and using leather in automotive and marine trimming, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheet (SDS) information relating to adhesives

using specialist tools and equipment

manually handling leather materials

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

technical characteristics and features of leather and criteria for their selection

procedures for tanning leather

type, use and basic maintenance of sewing and trimming tools and equipment

methods and techniques for fabricating leather, including:

selecting and preparing leather hide

planning

measuring and calculating leather quantities

marking out and using patterns

cutting

sewing

using adhesives

fitting and fastening

procedures for cleaning leather

procedures for protecting vehicle, vessel and components when using trimming

procedures for final inspection of leather trimming components.

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