Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify, select and use leather in the trimming of automotive and marine components. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, checking leather quality, calculating required quantities, matching leather, fabricating and attaching covers and trim to manufacturer and customer instructions, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive and marine trimming industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Vehicle Body
Unit Sector
Technical - Trimming and Upholstery
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Prepare to use leather trimming |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Adhesive safety data sheet (SDS) information is accessed and interpreted 1.3 Materials are selected and inspected for quality, and quantities are calculated 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Trimming tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability 1.6 Work and cutting are planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently |
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2. Fabricate leather components |
2.1 Leather features and characteristics are checked carefully prior to cutting and are matched against workplace instructions 2.2 Leather pieces are laid and marked out in sequence according to developed cutting plan and safety and environmental requirements 2.3 Leather pieces are cut according to cutting plan and using predetermined measurements or patterns 2.4 Leather is sewn to produce required range of trimming components |
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3. Attach leather to vehicle, vessel or component |
3.1 Leather component is positioned and checked prior to being attached to ensure correct fit 3.2 Leather is attached using most appropriate method and according to workplace procedures and job requirement |
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4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Materials must include: |
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Trimming tools and equipment must include: |
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Leather features and characteristics must include: |
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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURVTT3020 Select and use leather in trimming
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1
