Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

General context
Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances and movements of equipment goods and vehicles
Technical processes can relate to the following processes:
prepare hides or skins for tanning
tan hides or skins
crust hides, skins or leather
finish hides, skins or leather
Process parameters may include:
speed
temperature
pressure
chemical values
time
volume
quantities
pH Baume (BE)
concentration
Chemical processes could relate to the use of chemicals in the following areas:
chemical preservation
wool removal and skin pickle (wool off)
soak, scour, bleach, pickle, sytan (wool on)
chemical preparation for tanning all hide and skin types
tannage
drum processes (bovine, hair off)
preparation to crust (rewet, dyehouse processing)
finishing leather and woolskin (coatings)
Activities may include:
work allocation
process monitoring
solving process problems
reviewing/evaluating process
monitoring safety
Liaison could include:
relevant personnel
other functional areas
Data recording includes:
keyboard
manual recording applications

Sources of information/documents may include
Organisation work orders, procedures and policies
Production schedules
Chemical manufacturers' instructions
Equipment manufacturers' manuals and specifications
Chemical and waste disposal procedures and policies
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures/practices relating to managing the technical processes for hide, skin and leather, including the handling, preparing, using and storing chemicals
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

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 of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate skills and knowledge to:

allocate tasks/roles to relevant personnel
manage process
solve problems and monitor process improvements

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role or function

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
industry and product/technical processes and equipment/resources
technical and specified process parameters
characteristics or raw materials and their properties
colours: processing, measurement, matches (dyes and finishes)
monitoring processes and procedures
quality standards and manual handling procedures
safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes, particularly for chemicals
workplace procedures and reporting/documentation processes and procedures
chemical processes relating to tanning, crusting, finishing

Underpinning skills to:

interpret requirements
determine schedules and resources
match personnel to tasks/roles
facilitate problem solving associated with process variations
analyse process parameters
monitor process requirements
communicate effectively within the workplace
document, assess and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated work situations, work instructions/information, equipment, task requirements, relevant safety information, quality standards, procedures or information associated with organisation or customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and selecting appropriate process resources
identifying contingencies
completing tasks
identifying and implementing improvements
ensuring safety precautions are applied
assessing operational capability of equipment used and work processes

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures, including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
relevant guidelines on the safe use and handling of chemicals
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated workplace

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)