List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Confirm quality | 2.1 | Confirm type and characteristics of hide, skin and leather |
| 2.2 | Confirm grading and quality of hide, skin and leather |
| 2.3 | Assess hide, skin and leather for tanning |
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3 | Confirm processing requirements | 3.1 | Identify and confirm customer requirements |
| 3.2 | Obtain processing details from production information |
| 3.3 | Determine loads and batches according to processing requirements |
| 3.4 | Identify production planning priorities |
| 3.5 | Confirm processing requirements for tanning |
| 3.6 | Identify appropriate PPE and apparatus for handling and mixing tanning chemicals |
| 3.7 | Determine processes for minimising and disposing of waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures |
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4 | Determine tanning specifications | 4.1 | Identify chemicals and requirements used for tanning in hide, skin and leather manufacture |
| 4.2 | Identify colour penetration for different grades of hide, skin and leather |
| 4.3 | Determine and mix chemicals for dying |
| 4.4 | Determine methods for tanning hide, skin and leather |
| 4.5 | Determine tanning finishing requirements |
| 4.6 | Develop specifications for tanning |
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5 | Communicate information | 5.1 | Identify and report problems affecting hide, skin or leather tanning or quality |
| 5.2 | Complete records and other documentation |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices, industry codes and standards
applying relevant standards
confirming grading and quality of hide, skin and leather and assessing hide, skin and leather for tanning, on at least two (2) occasions
determining loads and batches according to processing requirements
identifying and confirming customer requirements and planning tanning operations on at least two (2) occasions
identifying chemicals and requirements used for tanning in hide, skin and leather manufacture, colour penetration for different grades of leather, and mixing chemicals for dying, on at least two (2) occasions
identifying appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparatus when handling and mixing tanning chemicals
determining methods for tanning hide, skin and leather and tanning finishing requirements
determining processes for minimising and disposing of waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
identifying and reporting problems affecting hide, skin or leather tanning or quality
completing records and other documentation.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE
relevant Australian Standards
Industry and product processes and equipment
determining specifications
hide, skin and leather characteristics:
stretch
size
grain
nap
substance
hair follicle
types and application of formulations and additives
colour mixing and penetration
monitoring process and operator instructions
quality practices and procedures
work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of processes relating to leather manufacturing
relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements
recording and reporting procedures.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in determining tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.