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Range Statement
Performance Evidence
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work practices, industry codes and standardsapplying relevant standardsidentifying at least three (3) species types, uses and performance characteristicsidentifying common faults found on hides, skins and leatheridentifying impact of slaughter and dressing techniques and preservation methods on quality of productdetermining suitability of identified product for productionidentifying preservation and storage methods for hide, skin and leathers, and identifying effects of incorrect preservation and storageconfirming quality requirements and suitability of hide, skin and leather for production completing documentation and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge Evidence
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)relevant Australian Standardsleather industry processes and equipmentslaughter and dressing techniquesfaults:marksscarscutspreservation methodsperformance characteristics:stretchabrasionwearabilityabsorbencydurabilityelasticityheat sensitivityshrink resistancestrengthindustry grading and classification systemsimpact on slaughter and dressing techniques on suitability of hides, skin and leatherimpact on preservation and industry classification systems on suitability of hides, skin and leathercharacteristics of species hides and skin:stretchsizegrainnapsubstancehair folliclefaults commonly found in hides, skins and leatherrelevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirementsquality practices and proceduresrecording and reporting procedures.