This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

features and purposes of different types of saddles

fitting and shaping requirements for different horse breeds and riding requirements

meaning of terms used in the fitting and shaping of saddles

horse anatomy as relevant to saddle fitting

saddle components attachments and common additional features

saddle trees their materials and how they are made and adjusted

work area set up for saddle assembly

leather performance and handling requirements

methods for examining saddles for faults and quality

quality standards of the enterprise and the industry

tools and equipment for making saddlery products

stitching techniques and equipment

personal protective equipment required in saddlery

attachments used in saddlery

padding materials and procedures for applying

quality standards and handling procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes

workplace operations and reporting procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to

access workplace and customer information

identify customer requirements

communicate with client to review requirements

identify quality requirements

identify assembly procedures materials and resources

obtain or modify appropriate mould for shaping

identify additional skill or knowledge requirements

apply personal protective equipment

identify faults and quality of leather

check saddle for strength quality and accuracy

assemble saddle according to industry and professional standards

use assembly tools and equipment effectively to produce desired outcome

analyse finished products to ensure requirements are met

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

sequence operations

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret and apply saddle specifications

use saddlery tools and equipment

conduct assembly techniques

check work against specifications

apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Information about customer requirements includes:

Attachments include:

Additional features include:

Assembly tasks include:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Materials and equipment includes:

Prepared includes:

Saddle tree is checked includes:

OHS practices

Required documentation includes: