Application
This unit applies to trimming operations for hides, skins or leather. Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments. Trimming operations may be applied to the following processes: preparation for tannage (sheepskin, bovine, calf skin) preparation to crust (flesh split, grain split, sheepskin) finishing 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 planning and organising skills associated with the safe and efficient use and care of machinery and equipment used in trimming leather according to production requirements. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements. |
Prerequisites
Prerequisites |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare equipment | 1.1 Personal safety equipment, where needed, is obtained, selected and checked to ensure appropriateness 1.2 Knives are selected and their condition checked for suitability 1.3 Knives are sharpened or prepared, as required |
2 Trim materials | 2.1 Trimming requirements are confirmed with operator or supervisor for required task or process 2.2 Trimming is assessed, as required, in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures 2.3 Waste is monitored and disposed of in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures |
3 Clean and store equipment | 3.1 Equipment is cleaned appropriately in readiness for next application 3.2 Equipment is stored after use in accordance with workplace and OHS practices |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of: industry and product processes and equipment trimming requirements procedures for knife handling, sharpening, and storing processes for waste monitoring quality standards and manual handling procedures safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes, particularly working with sharp objects workplace procedures OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures practices for recording and reporting |
Demonstrates skills to: use safety equipment, where required select, sharpen, and prepare knives trim materials monitor and dispose of waste maintain and store equipment appropriately 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 |
Evidence Required
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: confirm trimming requirements sharpen and prepare knives as required perform trimming tasks clean and store equipment 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. |
Range Statement
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. |
Sharpened or prepared may include | cleaning honing or sharpening |
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 |
Sectors
Sector | Leather Production |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.