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Cut leather by hand

Cut leather by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP3001
State Code
BAW28
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
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut leather by hand.The unit of competency applies to the cutting of leather by hand working largely independently and being accountable for own results, including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes and setting and working to deadlines. It includes simple and complicated pattern pieces and a range of leather qualities.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.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 to cut leather
  • 2.1 Set up workstation according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Select cutting equipment and patterns and prepare according to specified work and sizes, and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Collect, sort and lay out materials in preparation for cutting
  • 2.4 Routinely clean and maintain cutting board
  • 2.5 Identify problems or faults with patterns, knives and cutting boards and refer for repair
  • 2.6 Assess the leather for scars, marks and faults that impact on cutting
  • 2.7 Assess and sort leather to comply with requirements of different jobs and pattern pieces
3 Cut leather by hand
  • 3.1 Use cutting knives and patterns to minimise waste
  • 3.2 Identify scars, marks and fault areas of high-quality leather and position patterns accordingly
  • 3.3 Position patterns to allow for identified flaws, nap of suede or other grain or print characteristics of leather
  • 3.4 Use cutting techniques to match pattern shape, size and leather quality
  • 3.5 Cut pieces precisely to size, and colour code, size and colour match
4 Check quality of finished product
  • 4.1 Check finished products against job specifications and workplace quality standards
  • 4.2 Address fault or irregularities
  • 4.3 Maintain records of work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7281 LMTFP3001B Cut leather by hand Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification
BDG3 MST30416 Certificate III in Footwear Qualification