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Finish hides, skins or leather

Finish hides, skins or leather

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2010
State Code
BAV52
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge skills required to perform the range of activities associated with the various finishing processes for hides, skins or leather, including machine finishing and manual application.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures, under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for finishing task
  • 2.1 Obtain and check equipment and other necessary requirements for functionality
  • 2.2 Prepare hides, skins or leather to be finished
  • 2.3 Select, obtain and mix coating/s to be applied in accordance with workplace and suppliers instructions or procedures, where required
3 Operate machines to finish hides, skins or leather, where applicable
  • 3.1 Identify and assess all necessary settings and preparation for machine operation in accordance with specifications and SOPs
  • 3.2 Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions and SOPs, and report any malfunctions
  • 3.3 Feed hides, skins or leather through or into the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with procedures
  • 3.4 Remove hides, skins or leather from machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required
  • 3.5 Direct hides, skins or leather to the correct area for next process or storage
  • 3.6 Clean and maintain work area around the machine
4 Apply finishing coats by hand, where applicable
  • 4.1 Apply bottom, effect and top coats manually in accordance with specifications and procedures
  • 4.2 Direct hides, skins or leather to correct area for drying process or storage
  • 4.3 Clean and store equipment
5 Monitor product quality
  • 5.1 Identify and apply quality requirements for the hides, skins or leather for all stages of the process
  • 5.2 Check quality visually and continuously to ensure standard is maintained
  • 5.3 Recognise, isolate and report any deviations from normal in accordance with procedures
6 Dispose of waste materials
  • 6.1 Minimise waste through correct application of workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Dispose of machine waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
7 Communicate process information
  • 7.1 Transfer information regarding production status and problems between changes in shifts, where required
  • 7.2 Maintain documentation to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment
  • 7.3 Complete records in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7359 LMTHL2010A Finish hides, skins or leather Unit of competency