Unit of competency Outline
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Finish hides, skins or leather
Finish hides, skins or leather
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTHL2010A
LMTHL2010A
State Code
W7359
W7359
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/10/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge skills required to perform the range of activities associated with the various finishing processes for hides, skins or leather. They include machine finishing and manual application.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm instructions
- 1.1 Requirements for the finishing of hides, skins or leather are identified or confirmed
- 1.2 Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements
2 Prepare for finishing task
- 2.1 Equipment, protective clothing and other necessary requirements are obtained and checked for serviceability
- 2.2 Hides, skins or leather to be finished are appropriately prepared
- 2.3 Coating/s to be applied are selected or obtained and mixed, where required, in accordance with workplace and suppliers instructions or procedures
3 Operate machines to finish hides, skins or leather, where applicable
- 3.1 All necessary settings and preparation for machineoperation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.2 Machine operated safely in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures, and any malfunctions are reported
- 3.3 Hides, skins or leather are fed through or into the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with OHS practices
- 3.4 Hides, skins or leather are removed from machine, where required, using correct manual handling procedures
- 3.5 Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area for next process or storage
- 3.6 Work area around the machine is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and safety standards
4 Apply finishingcoats by hand, where applicable
- 4.1 Bottom, effect and top coats are applied manually in accordance with OHS practices and workplace procedures
- 4.2 Protective and other relevant safety equipment is used appropriately
- 4.3 Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area drying process or storage
- 4.4 Equipment is cleaned and stored
5 Monitor product quality
- 5.1 Quality requirements for the hides, skins or leather are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process
- 5.2 Quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained
- 5.3 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported
6 Dispose of waste materials
- 6.1 Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of workplace procedures
- 6.2 Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
7 Communicate process information
- 7.1 Records are completed
- 7.2 Information regarding production status and problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts, where required
- 7.3 Documentation is maintained to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment
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.
Prepare for finishing may include
confirming requirements and instructions
checking equipment serviceability
preparing the hides, skins or leather
obtaining and mixing the coatings
Equipment may include
electronic monitoring and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
basic hand tools
laboratory testing and sampling equipment
Machine operation may include
applying finishing coats which involves:
colour mixing and matching
mechanical application (roller coating, curtain coating, laminating - film application)
applying heat or pressure (iron, embossing, plate, burnishing, polishing, glazing)
softening processes (staking, drumming)
wool finishing (combing and polishing, clipping)
Finishing coats by hand may include
padding
spraying
brushing
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
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.
Prepare for finishing may include
confirming requirements and instructions
checking equipment serviceability
preparing the hides, skins or leather
obtaining and mixing the coatings
Equipment may include
electronic monitoring and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
basic hand tools
laboratory testing and sampling equipment
Machine operation may include
applying finishing coats which involves:
colour mixing and matching
mechanical application (roller coating, curtain coating, laminating - film application)
applying heat or pressure (iron, embossing, plate, burnishing, polishing, glazing)
softening processes (staking, drumming)
wool finishing (combing and polishing, clipping)
Finishing coats by hand may include
padding
spraying
brushing
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
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 hides, skins or leather for finishing
adjust and operate machines, where applicable
apply coatings manually, where applicable
monitor quality of process, and minimise and dispose of waste
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
prepare hides, skins or leather for finishing
adjust and operate machines, where applicable
apply coatings manually, where applicable
monitor quality of process, and minimise and dispose of waste
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1864 | LMTPRHL10A | Finish hides, skins or leather | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAV52 | MSTHL2010 | Finish hides, skins or leather | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W375 | LMT30907 | Certificate III in Leather Production | Qualification |
| W363 | LMT21207 | Certificate II in Leather Production | Qualification |