This unit applies to using drum or vessel to prepare or tan hides or skins. Tanning activities may relate to the following processes: deliming bating pickling tanning Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 interpreting work requirements and planning and organising activities to prepare hides or skins for production, using necessary equipment and processes. This unit also requires and ability to recognise and report problems that may interfere with production schedules. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements. |
Prerequisites |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Confirm instructions | 1.1 Requirements for the preparation or tanning of hides or skins are confirmed 1.2 Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements |
2 Prepare for drum or vessel processing | 2.1 Drum or vessel loads and batches are accurately determined by counting, weight, volume or other defined method 2.2 Hides or skins to be prepared or tanned are assembled and made ready to be loaded into drum or vessel |
3 Load drum or vessel | 3.1 Drum or vessel is loaded with hides or skins 3.2 All relevant OHS practices and manual handling procedures are followed |
4 Use drum or vessel to prepare or tan hides or skins | 4.1 Between load service of equipment is assessed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 4.2 Preparation and filling of drum or vessel is correctly assessed 4.3 Formulations or additives are correctly selected and used, as required 4.4 Drum or vessel is operated and used in accordance with standard operating instructions 4.5 Schedules are followed for the particular process 4.6 Drum or vessel operator instructions are correctly followed |
5 Monitor drum or vessel process | 5.1 Drum or vessel use is checked and monitored for correct function 5.2 Process parameters are monitored in terms of temperature, time, chemical values etc. 5.3 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported |
6 Unload drum or vessel | 6.1 Hides or skins are unloaded, where required, using correct manual handling techniques 6.2 Hides or skins are directed to correct area for next process 6.3 Handling of process liquid or effluent is controlled in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures |
7 Maintain records | 7.1 Records are completed |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of: industry and product processes and equipment procedures and requirements for preparation and loading types and applications of formulations and additives monitoring processes and operator instructions quality standards and manual handling procedures safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes, including effluent handling and disposal workplace procedures OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures practices for recording and reporting |
Demonstrates skills to: determine loads and batches and load drum or vessel carry out between load servicing, fill drum or vessel and add formulations and additives follow schedules check and monitor correct function and process parameters recognise and isolate deviations from normal ensure appropriate control of process liquid or effluent communicate effectively within the workplace interpret and apply established procedures document, assess, and transfer information read, interpret and follow information on work specifications , standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material maintain accurate records sequence operations meet specifications clarify and check task-related 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: prepare and use drum/vessel monitor product to ensure quality requirements are applied for all stages of process follow schedules control process liquid or effluent 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. |
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. | |
Preparation may include | counting weight volume other defined method reversal of preservation washing liming scouring bleaching | |
Equipment may include | electronic monitoring and metering systems manual chart recording systems basic hand tools laboratory testing and sampling equipment | |
OHS practices | OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include: 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 other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise | |
Sector | Leather Production |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.