Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Leather Production
Certificate III in Leather Production
LMT30907
W375
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 27/06/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III reflects vocational outcomes for those performing supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a production environment.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical, operational and supervisory skills within a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Leather Production, competency must be achieved innineteen (19) units of competency.
- Six (6) core units of competency
- Thirteen (13) elective units of competency
Select thirteen (13) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A A minimum of one (1) unit
must be selected from Group B
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group C
- A maximum of two (2) units may be chosen from Group E
- A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group F
- other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit).
- The rema
1. Core Units
All six (6) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7304 | LMTGN2002B | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7303 | LMTGN2001B | Follow defined OHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7314 | LMTGN3002B | Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7312 | LMTGN2010B | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7305 | LMTGN2003B | Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7389 | LMTLG3004A | Apply finishes to leather products | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7391 | LMTLG3006A | Apply pattern specifications to saddlery products | 150 | Unit of competency |
| W7392 | LMTLG3007A | Assemble saddle components | 200 | Unit of competency |
| W7387 | LMTLG3002A | Cut leather by hand | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W7362 | LMTHL3001A | Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7363 | LMTHL3002A | Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7390 | LMTLG3005A | Grade leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7386 | LMTLG3001A | Make a prototype | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7388 | LMTLG3003A | Sew leather by hand | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7380 | LMTLG2001A | Cut by machine | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7359 | LMTHL2010A | Finish hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7385 | LMTLG2006A | Identify materials used in leather goods production | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7383 | LMTLG2004A | Operate leather production machines | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W7356 | LMTHL2007A | Operate machines to crust hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7358 | LMTHL2009A | Perform drying operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7382 | LMTLG2003A | Perform table work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W7381 | LMTLG2002A | Sew leather by machine | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7379 | LMTLG2000A | Skive leather pieces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7361 | LMTHL2012A | Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7384 | LMTLG2005A | Split leather pieces | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7360 | LMTHL2011A | Trim hides, skins or leather | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7357 | LMTHL2008A | Use drum or vessel to crust hides, skins or leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7310 | LMTGN2008B | Coordinate work of team or section | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7311 | LMTGN2009B | Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5465 | MEM11010B | Operate mobile load shifting equipment | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W7307 | LMTGN2005B | Perform minor maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7308 | LMTGN2006B | Perform test or inspection to check product quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7309 | LMTGN2007B | Select, transfer and remove materials and products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7306 | LMTGN2004B | Work in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units
A maximum of two (2) units may be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units
A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group F
- other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit).
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.
Please refer to the trainingpackage for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCL3 | LMT30906 | Certificate III in Leather Goods Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDH6 | MST30516 | Certificate III in Leather Production | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 22/06/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
