Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTHL2010A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Finish hides, skins or leather

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTHL2010A - Finish hides, skins or leather
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge skills required to perform the range of activities associated with the various finishing processes for hides, skins or leather. They include machine finishing and manual application.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to relating to the activities for the finishing of hides, skins or leather.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recyclingThis unit requires the application of communication skills to confirm and communicate production requirements, planning and organising of production processes to meet requirements as well as applying knowledge of equipment and machinery used in finishing operations. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm instructions
  • Requirements for the finishing of hides, skins or leather are identified or confirmed
  • Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements
       
Element: Prepare for finishing task
  • Equipment, protective clothing and other necessary requirements are obtained and checked for serviceability
  • Hides, skins or leather to be finished are appropriately prepared
  • Coating/s to be applied are selected or obtained and mixed, where required, in accordance with workplace and suppliers instructions or procedures
       
Element: Operate machines to finish hides, skins or leather, where applicable
  • All necessary settings and preparation for machineoperation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
  • Machine operated safely in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures, and any malfunctions are reported
  • Hides, skins or leather are fed through or into the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with OHS practices
  • Hides, skins or leather are removed from machine, where required, using correct manual handling procedures
  • Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area for next process or storage
  • Work area around the machine is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and safety standards
       
Element: Apply finishingcoats by hand, where applicable
  • Bottom, effect and top coats are applied manually in accordance with OHS practices and workplace procedures
  • Protective and other relevant safety equipment is used appropriately
  • Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area drying process or storage
  • Equipment is cleaned and stored
       
Element: Monitor product quality
  • Quality requirements for the hides, skins or leather are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process
  • Quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained
  • Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported
       
Element: Dispose of waste materials
  • Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of workplace procedures
  • Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
       
Element: Communicate process information
  • Records are completed
  • Information regarding production status and problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts, where required
  • Documentation is maintained to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

prepare hides, skins or leather for finishing

adjust and operate machines, where applicable

apply coatings manually, where applicable

monitor quality of process, and minimise and dispose of waste

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

industry and product processes and equipment

preparation procedures and requirements

characteristics, uses, and hazards, of coatings and related materials

monitoring processes and operator instructions

quality standards and manual handling procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes, including handling and using coatings and waste disposal

workplace procedures

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to:

mix and apply coatings

set and prepare machine

feed hides, skins, or leather at appropriate rates

continuously check quality and recognise and isolate deviations from normal

clean and store equipment

communicate effectively within the workplace

apply established procedures

document and transfer information

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

maintain accurate records

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Prepare for finishing may include

confirming requirements and instructions

checking equipment serviceability

preparing the hides, skins or leather

obtaining and mixing the coatings

Equipment may include

electronic monitoring and metering systems

manual chart recording systems

basic hand tools

laboratory testing and sampling equipment

Machine operation may include

applying finishing coats which involves:

colour mixing and matching

mechanical application (roller coating, curtain coating, laminating - film application)

applying heat or pressure (iron, embossing, plate, burnishing, polishing, glazing)

softening processes (staking, drumming)

wool finishing (combing and polishing, clipping)

Finishing coats by hand may include

padding

spraying

brushing

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements for the finishing of hides, skins or leather are identified or confirmed 
Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements 
Equipment, protective clothing and other necessary requirements are obtained and checked for serviceability 
Hides, skins or leather to be finished are appropriately prepared 
Coating/s to be applied are selected or obtained and mixed, where required, in accordance with workplace and suppliers instructions or procedures 
All necessary settings and preparation for machineoperation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures 
Machine operated safely in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures, and any malfunctions are reported 
Hides, skins or leather are fed through or into the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with OHS practices 
Hides, skins or leather are removed from machine, where required, using correct manual handling procedures 
Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area for next process or storage 
Work area around the machine is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and safety standards 
Bottom, effect and top coats are applied manually in accordance with OHS practices and workplace procedures 
Protective and other relevant safety equipment is used appropriately 
Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area drying process or storage 
Equipment is cleaned and stored 
Quality requirements for the hides, skins or leather are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process 
Quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained 
Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported 
Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of workplace procedures 
Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures 
Records are completed 
Information regarding production status and problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts, where required 
Documentation is maintained to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMTHL2010A - Finish hides, skins or leather
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