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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Interpret shaping and fitting requirements
  3. Prepare to fit and assemble saddle
  4. Fit and assemble saddle
  5. Complete saddle assembly

Range Statement

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

PPE

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

Information requirements include one or more of the following:

breed and size of horse for saddle

physical characteristics of horse (e.g. high-withered, short-backed and flat-backed)

horse riding tasks (e.g. cutting, racing and working)

weight requirements

padding requirements

Additional features include one or more of the following:

desired leather stain

decorative elements

accessories

dyeing

stamping

lacing

Preparation includes one or more of the following:

cleaning

checking for foreign objects

sharpening (tools)

checking for faults or damage

Checking saddle tree includes the following:

making sure the gullet is clear of the horse's backbone

checking the tree is soundly constructed

checking the tree is of suitable composition and weight for the intended purpose

checking the tree is aligned to specified swell and canter

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

Performance Evidence

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

interpreting and applying saddle specifications from customer requirements

identifying faults and quality of leather

obtaining or modifying mould for shaping

using saddlery tools and equipment and undertaking assembly techniques to assemble at least two (2) saddle components

fixing padding into position and joining saddle pieces

fixing additional attachments and features into position

checking saddle for quality and correct assembly, addressing any defects and making modifications as needed

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 Standards

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

attachments:

plates

rings

ties

stirrups

saddle trees, their materials and how they are made and adjusted

work area set-up for saddle assembly

assembly tasks:

obtaining, making and adjusting the saddle tree

marking

stitching

adding attachments

padding

shaping

fitting of saddle horn, bridle and rings

polishing

creasing

staining

finishing

leather performance and handling requirements

methods for examining saddles for faults and quality

tools and equipment for making saddlery products

materials and equipment:

mould or stand

drying or curing equipment

wetting agents

stitching tools

threads

padding

measuring tape

assembly instructions or specifications

stitching techniques and equipment

attachments used in saddlery

padding materials and procedures for applying

quality standards of the enterprise and the industry

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

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

required documentation:

shaping procedure/modifications applied

adjustments

customer order information

recording and reporting procedures.