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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for finishing of leather product
  2. Conduct finishing process
  3. Complete leather finish

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

safe operation of finishing tools and equipment

typical fault conditions and related fault finding procedures

equipment maintenance and repair techniques

working properties and characteristics of leather

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

check equipment safety and report any faults

recognise rectify and report faults or problems

confirm compliance to design specifications

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

confirm finishing requirements for leather product

operate and monitor tools and equipment for finishing process

conduct finishing process

check product against quality standards and design specifications

complete records accurately and completely

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Design features may include

stitching and embroidery

carved or engraved patterns

attachments such as studs, buckles, reinforcements

plaits, roping

printing, stamping

Finishing process may include

printing, coating, brushing, padding, mending, carving, stamping, stitching, application of fire retardant treatment, plaiting, roping

Leather product may include

clothing, bags and other accessories

saddles and saddlery components

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Faults may include

holes

creases and folds

marks or cuts

impressions

inconsistent coverage

faulty stitching

Finish tests may include

strength, durability, colour fastness, fire retardation