Assessor Resource

MSTLG2006
Identify materials used in leather goods production

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and describe materials used in the production of leather goods.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures, under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Identify materials used in leather goods

2.1

Identify materials used in leather goods production

2.2

Identify types and sources of materials

2.3

Identify generic and trade names for materials

3

Determine uses of materials for leather goods production

3.1

Identify uses of materials for leather goods production

3.2

Identify handling and care requirements for materials

4

Determine performance of materials for leather goods

4.1

Identify physical properties of materials

4.2

Identify and describe performance characteristics of materials

4.3

Interpret types of surface finishes used on materials

5

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

5.1

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

5.2

Interpret possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects

5.3

Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects

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

identifying a range of materials used in leather goods production

identifying the range of uses of materials for leather goods production and their handling and care requirements

identifying performance characteristics of at least five (5) different leather and material samples

identifying common faults, problems and surface defects of materials and how to deal with them

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

handling procedures for materials

types of materials:

types of leather

adhesives

fabrics

performance characteristics:

size

grain

nap

substance

hair follicle patterns of leather

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

strength

common faults, problems and defects

quality standards and practices

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant production and assembly processes

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 identifying materials used in leather goods production, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Identify materials used in leather goods

2.1

Identify materials used in leather goods production

2.2

Identify types and sources of materials

2.3

Identify generic and trade names for materials

3

Determine uses of materials for leather goods production

3.1

Identify uses of materials for leather goods production

3.2

Identify handling and care requirements for materials

4

Determine performance of materials for leather goods

4.1

Identify physical properties of materials

4.2

Identify and describe performance characteristics of materials

4.3

Interpret types of surface finishes used on materials

5

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

5.1

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

5.2

Interpret possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects

5.3

Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, industry codes and standards, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Leather goods include one or more of the following:

footwear

handbags and accessories

wallets, purses and belts

saddles and saddlery components and products

clothing

headwear and millinery

textile product components

Materials include one or more of the following:

leather:

calf

cow hide

kid

suede

goat

buffalo

kangaroo

reptile

sheep

ostrich

emu

pig

adhesives and chemicals:

polyurethane adhesives

rubber cement

methyl ethyl ketone

halogenation solvent

dichloromethane

petrol

methylated spirits

solvent-based spray finishes

solvent-based emulsions

fabrics:

satin

silk

taffeta

Performance characteristics include one or more of the following:

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

strength

Faults, problems or defects include one or more of the following:

marks

scars

cuts

WHS practices

WHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

PPE

safe materials handling

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other WHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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

identifying a range of materials used in leather goods production

identifying the range of uses of materials for leather goods production and their handling and care requirements

identifying performance characteristics of at least five (5) different leather and material samples

identifying common faults, problems and surface defects of materials and how to deal with them

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

handling procedures for materials

types of materials:

types of leather

adhesives

fabrics

performance characteristics:

size

grain

nap

substance

hair follicle patterns of leather

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

strength

common faults, problems and defects

quality standards and practices

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant production and assembly processes

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 identifying materials used in leather goods production, 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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify materials used in leather goods production 
Identify types and sources of materials 
Identify generic and trade names for materials 
Identify uses of materials for leather goods production 
Identify handling and care requirements for materials 
Identify physical properties of materials 
Identify and describe performance characteristics of materials 
Interpret types of surface finishes used on materials 
Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials 
Interpret possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects 
Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects 

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