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Assemble saddle components

Assemble saddle components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLG3007
State Code
BAV24
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
200
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to fit, shape and assemble saddle components, including fitting a saddle tree. 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. 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 customer requirements, specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Interpret shaping and fitting requirements
  • 2.1 Gather and record information about customer requirements for fitting and shaping
  • 2.2 Identify saddle tree requirements
  • 2.3 Identify fitting and shaping requirements
  • 2.4 Identify attachments and additional features
  • 2.5 Identify and document ordering requirements for saddle tree or associated materials and equipment
  • 2.6 Document and check all identified requirements against original customer requirements, and place any required orders
3 Prepare to fit and assemble saddle
  • 3.1 Identify all assembly tasks
  • 3.2 Obtain, modify or construct saddle tree to meet customer requirements
  • 3.3 Prepare materials and equipment for saddle assembly
  • 3.4 Identify and prepare saddle components
  • 3.5 Set up work area in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
4 Fit and assemble saddle
  • 4.1 Check saddle tree for quality and against horse dimensions and undertake further fitting consultation with client or supervisor, if required
  • 4.2 Apply saddle pieces and padding onto tree
  • 4.3 Fix padding into position and join saddle pieces
  • 4.4 Fix attachments and additional features into position
  • 4.5 Dry shaped saddle
5 Complete saddle assembly
  • 5.1 Check assembly of saddle to ensure requirements are met and undertake further consultation with client or supervisor, if required
  • 5.2 Check saddle for quality and correct assembly and address any defects and make modifications, as required
  • 5.3 Review saddle assembly with customer or supervisor to ensure requirements are met
  • 5.4 Finalise assembly and housekeeping
  • 5.5 Complete all required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7392 LMTLG3007A Assemble saddle components Unit of competency
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