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

Demonstrates knowledge of

features and requirements of saddlery products

pattern modification techniques procedures and tools

the structure and divisions of hides and the functions of different types of leather

methods for examining leather for faults and quality

quality standards of the enterprise and the industry

tools and equipment for making saddlery products

stitching techniques and equipment

personal protective equipment required in saddlery

care adjustment and sharpening of traditional hand cutting tools

procedures for lay out mark cut and trimming of leather

quality standards and handling procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes

workplace operations and reporting procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to

access workplace information

interpret and apply specifications

communicate with client to review requirements

identify problems and discrepancies in specifications

use design specifications to modify patterns

apply personal protective equipment

identify faults and quality of leather

cut leather economically

use production tools and equipment effectively to produce desired outcome

communicate effectively with other relevant personnel in the workplace

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

maintain accurate records

sequence operations

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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

interpret specifications and identify customisation requirements

process leather according to production requirements

use tools and equipment for saddlery work

produce saddlery product according to specifications

test and check final saddlery product

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Saddlery product includes:

Leather requirements include:

Production tasks include:

Personal Protective equipment includes:

OHS practices