Certificate III in Leather Production

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate III reflects vocational outcomes for those performing supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a production environment.

This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical, operational and supervisory skills within a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods.

Pathways into the qualification

Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of nineteen (19) units of competency according to the rules described below.

Units that have been achieved through completion of the LMT21207 Certificate II in Leather Production may be credited towards this Certificate III qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include MSA41108 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing, or other relevant manufacturing qualifications.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Leather Production, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.

Six (6) core units of competency

Thirteen (13) elective units of competency as specified below.

If Certificate II has been achieved, an additional six (6) units are required. All core units listed must be achieved - any Certificate III core units not achieved at Certificate II must be completed as part of the additional six (6) units required for the Certificate III. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional six (6) unit requirement. At least two (2) of the six (6) units must be from Group A and at least one (1) must be from Group B.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all six (6) units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

add topic LMTGN2002B

Apply quality standards

add topic LMTGN2003B

Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry

add topic LMTGN2010B

Perform tasks to support production

add topic LMTGN3002B

Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select thirteen (13) units as specified below.

A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group B

A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group C

A maximum of two (2) units may be chosen from Group E

A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group F

The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.

When this qualification is applied for a hide skin and leather context, the rules for unit selection apply to units coded HL.

When this qualification is applied for a leather production context, the rules for unit selection apply to units coded LG.

NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group E as MSACM coded units, should be selected on the basis of work requirements. Those at Certificate II level (units in the 200 series) are appropriate for operators. MSACM units for those in Certificate III level positions such as team leaders should be selected from both the 200 series and the 400 series.

GROUP A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTHL3001A

Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for specific requirements

add topic LMTHL3002A

Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather

add topic LMTLG3001A

Make a prototype

add topic LMTLG3002A

Cut leather by hand

add topic LMTLG3003A

Sew leather by hand

add topic LMTLG3004A

Apply finishes to leather products

add topic LMTLG3005A

Grade leather

add topic LMTLG3006A

Apply pattern specifications to saddlery operations

add topic LMTLG3007A

Assemble saddle components

GROUP B

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTGN3001B

Control production in a section of a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear enterprise

add topic LMTGN3002B

Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise

add topic LMTGN3003B

Estimate and cost job

add topic LMTGN3005B

Plan tasks to assist production operations

add topic LMTGN3007B

Monitor and operate trade waste process

add topic LMTHL3001A

Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for specific requirements

add topic LMTHL3002A

Determine tanning requirements for hide, skin and leather

add topic LMTLG3001A

Make a prototype

add topic LMTLG3002A

Cut leather by hand

add topic LMTLG3003A

Sew leather by hand

add topic LMTLG3004A

Apply finishes to leather products

add topic LMTLG3005A

Grade leather

add topic LMTLG3006A

Apply pattern specifications to saddlery operations

add topic LMTLG3007A

Assemble saddle components

GROUP C

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTHL2001A

Undertake receival, storage, handling and preservation of materials or products

add topic LMTHL2002A

Perform fellmongering processes

add topic LMTHL2003A

Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning

add topic LMTHL2004A

Prepare chemicals to a formula

add topic LMTHL2006A

Use drum or vessel to prepare or tan hides or skins

add topic LMTHL2007A

Operate machine to crust hides, skins or leather

add topic LMTHL2008A

Use drum or vessel to crust hides, skins or leather

add topic LMTHL2009A

Perform drying operations

add topic LMTHL2010A

Finish hides, skins or leather

add topic LMTHL2011A

Trim hides, skins or leather

add topic LMTHL2012A

Sort, grade or class hides, skins or leather

add topic LMTLG2000A

Skive leather pieces

add topic LMTLG2001A

Cut by machine

add topic LMTLG2002A

Sew leather by machine

add topic LMTLG2003A

Perform table work

add topic LMTLG2004A

Operate leather production machines

add topic LMTLG2005A

Split leather pieces

add topic LMTLG2006A

Identify materials used in leather goods production

GROUP D

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTGN2004B

Work in a team environment

add topic LMTGN2005B

Perform minor maintenance

add topic LMTGN2006B

Perform test or inspection to check product quality

add topic LMTGN2007B

Select, transfer and remove materials and products

add topic LMTGN2008B

Coordinate work of team or section

add topic LMTGN2009B

Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace

add topic MEM11010B

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

GROUP E

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSACMC210A

Manage the impact of change on own work

add topic MSACMC410A

Lead change in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMS200A

Apply competitive manufacturing practices

add topic MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMS400A

Implement a competitive manufacturing system

add topic MSACMS401A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

add topic MSACMT220A

Apply quick changeover procedures

add topic MSACMT221A

Apply Just in Time (JIT) procedures

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSACMT240A

Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

add topic MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

add topic MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSACMT281A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSACMT421A

Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system

add topic MSACMT430A

Improve cost factors in work practices

add topic MSACMT432A

Analyse manual handling processes

add topic MSACMT440A

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT450A

Undertake process capability improvements

add topic MSACMT452A

add topic MSACMT451A

Mistake proof a production process

add topic MSACMT452A

Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT460A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT260A

add topic MSACMT461A

Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area

add topic MSACMT261A

add topic MSACMT481A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

add topic MSACMT482A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

GROUP F

Other Leather Production units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skills Summary - Certificate III in Leather Production

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the leather production industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

communicate with personnel throughout the enterprise

complete and compile written orders and documentation

use communication technologies efficiently

develop work instructions, visuals and signs

demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills

read and interpret work orders

explain processes to others in the workplace

encourage the sharing of work information

Teamwork

work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion

provide support to others in the work area

provide leadership in a team

identify performance required to meet customer needs in own work and team

encourage the sharing of information between team members

plan and support team activities

Problem-solving

identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures

check performance of equipment and make approved adjustments

identify problems and make contributions to their solution

monitor and report on workplace activities

identify and promptly address problems or issues

assess quality of work pieces

determine effective work practices

provide problem solving support to team members

identify and report potential environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise

develop and implement continuous improvement strategies

facilitate team development

seek and provide feedback on procedures and processes

redesign or adjust workplace practices to ensure that non-conformance is not repeated

record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance

identify and implement process improvements

coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes

monitor workplace performance

use analytical and decision making skills

Planning and organising

plan work requirements and production

determine and implement work schedules and priorities

monitor and evaluate production and quality

identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures

determine materials, chemicals, quality and production requirements

monitor resource use in own work

apply time management skills to ensure work flow

Self-management

identify responsibilities for own work role

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

conduct regular housekeeping activities

identify task outcomes and performance measures

locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work

understand own work activities

establish own work schedule

monitor and evaluate own work

conduct work in a manner which minimises waste

accept responsibility for quality of work

identify resource requirements

Learning

assess competencies in meeting job requirements

listen to feedback from others

identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required

identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

identify and address skill development needs of others in the team

Technology

carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines

operate equipment and machines

use machinery to meet productivity requirements

monitor and adjust machine functions

perform minor maintenance

clean and check equipment and machines

work with technology safely and according to workplace standards