Operate machines to crust hides, skins or leather

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSTHL2007, 'Operate machines to crust hides, skins or leather'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate machines to crust hides, skins or leather' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Operate machine to crust hides, skins or leather

2.1

Identify and assess all necessary settings and preparation for machine operation in accordance with specifications and SOPs

2.2

Start machine in accordance with SOPs

2.3

Feed hides, skins or leather through the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with procedures

2.4

Direct hides or skins to correct area for next process

2.5

Clean and maintain work area around the machine

2.6

Stop or shut down equipment in accordance with procedures

3

Monitor product quality

3.1

Identify and apply quality requirements for the hides or skins for all stages of the process

3.2

Check quality visually and continuously to ensure standard is maintained

3.3

Recognise and isolate any deviations from normal

3.4

Report variations to product quality in accordance with procedures

4

Carry out operator maintenance

4.1

Identify and report minor running problems according to workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures

4.2

Report major machine and equipment or product faults

4.3

Perform minor maintenance and cleaning in accordance with manufacturer specifications and SOPs

5

Dispose of waste materials

5.1

Minimise waste through the correct application of industry standards and workplace procedures

5.2

Dispose of machine waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures

6

Communicate process information

6.1

Complete records and other documentation, where required

6.2

Transfer information regarding production status and problems between changes in shifts, where required

6.3

Maintain documentation at each stage of the process to expedite movement of the hides or skins through the various phases of treatment


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSTHL2007 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MST20316 - Certificate II in Leather Production
  • MST30516 - Certificate III in Leather Production