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Operate leather production machines

Operate leather production machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLG2004
State Code
BAV33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce leather goods components and products using leather production machines.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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare work pieces
  • 2.1 Receive and check work bundle and assess any follow-up action
  • 2.2 Assess quality of received component parts
  • 2.3 Lay out work pieces in the correct sequence in accordance with specifications
3 Prepare workstation
  • 3.1 Position self to achieve operator comfort and to minimise fatigue
  • 3.2 Clean and check machines in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.3 Keep records in accordance with procedures
4 Set up machine
  • 4.1 Set up and adjust machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace requirements and specifications for the work
  • 4.2 Check dies, knives, attachments and parts and change, as necessary
  • 4.3 Select and adjust guides, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Set temperature according to specifications, as required
  • 4.5 Test machine for correct operation
5 Perform machine operation
  • 5.1 Select pieces in accordance with specifications
  • 5.2 Position pieces on machine, as appropriate
  • 5.3 Operate machine in accordance with machine and workplace standards
  • 5.4 Check finished product against specifications
  • 5.5 Check the performance of the machine regularly for signs of faulty operations and take appropriate action
6 Despatch completed work
  • 6.1 Bundle, stack, store or despatch pieces
  • 6.2 Record production faults, as required
  • 6.3 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7383 LMTLG2004A Operate leather production machines Unit of competency