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LMTHL2011A
Trim hides, skins or leather
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to trimming operations for hides, skins or leather.
Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.
Trimming operations may be applied to the following processes:
preparation for tannage (sheepskin, bovine, calf skin)
preparation to crust (flesh split, grain split, sheepskin)
finishing
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of planning and organising skills associated with the safe and efficient use and care of machinery and equipment used in trimming leather according to production requirements. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the range of trimming tasks that are performed to support the production processes in the processing of hide, skin and leather.
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