Assessor Resource
LMTHL2012A
Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to sorting, grading or classing hides, skins and leather.
Sorting, grading or classing may apply when:
preparing or tanning hides or skins
crusting and finishing hides, skins or leather
transferring finished product
handling hides, skins and leather.
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 skills associated with interpreting information on procedures or standards and using initiative and problem solving to inspect and classify hides, skin or leather. Self management and planning and organising skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to grade, sort or class hides, skins and leather to ensure quality of process is maintained.
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