This unit applies to receiving and processing woolskins for fellmongering. Fellmongering processes can relate to: • preparing wool for removal • pulling wool, manually or by machine Preparing wool for removal may involve: • sweating • enzyme or chemical painting 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 employment • standard operating procedures • work instructions • oral, written and visual communication • 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 This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising of production processes to meet requirements as well as applying knowledge of equipment and machinery used in fellmongering. Communication skills are used to confirm requirements and maintain records. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements. |
Prerequisites |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Confirm requirements | 1.1 Fellmongering requirements are confirmed 1.2 Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements |
2 Prepare woolskins for wool removal | 2.1 Appropriate woolskin process is identified or confirmed 2.2 Hair loosening is assessed by machine or by manual process using sweating, enzyme or chemical painting processes 2.3 Effectiveness of wool removal is checked at completion of process |
3 Pull wool | 3.1 Preparation for manual or machine operation is assessed 3.2 Wool is removed from skins by machine or manually 3.3 Outcome of the process is checked to ensure effectiveness 3.4 Wool and skins are directed to correct areas for next process or storage |
4 Maintain records | 4.1 Records are completed 4.2 Documentation is maintained at each stage of the process to expedite movement through the various phases of treatment |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of: industry and product processes and equipment characteristics and hazards of chemicals and other materials used on woolskins or in the process preparation procedures and fellmongering procedures quality standards and manual handling procedures safety and environmental aspects of relevant organisation processes workplace procedures processes and procedures for reporting and documentation OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures practices for recording and reporting |
Demonstrates skills to: identify and perform woolskin preparation conduct sweating, enzyme, or chemical painting processes use machine or manual processes to loosen and pull wool maintain accurate records identify non-conforming outcomes interpret and apply established procedures read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material maintain accurate records communicate within the workplace sequence operations meet specifications clarify and check task-related 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: ensure correct preparation of woolskins for wool removal loosen hair conduct appropriate fellmongering processes remove wool from skins 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. |
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. | |
Machine may include | hair loosening wool removal pulling wool associated equipment | |
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 | |
Sector | Leather Production |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.