Assessor Resource
LMTLG3005A
Grade leather
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit applies to assessing incoming leather in terms of weight, substance, colour, shading, softness, stretch and thickness.
Work involves working largely independently and being accountable for own results, including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes and setting and working to deadlines.
The unit also covers grading in relation to surface, finish, blemishes, substance and sorting skins in regard to size and shape, colour and types of defects. Calculation of allowance may be made manually or by computer.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
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 planning and organising of skins for effective and appropriate use in leather production. This unit also requires problem solving ability to grade skins and identify faults or discrepancies with leather quality. Self management and planning and organising skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assess, grade and sort leather products to specifications and workplace standards.
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