Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLG3006A Apply pattern specifications to saddlery products
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply pattern specifications to the production of saddlery products.
The unit applies to the interpretation of pattern specifications; checking against client needs; modifying the pattern, where necessary, and applying the pattern to the production of a saddlery product, such as a saddle, bridle or saddle blanket.
It applies to individuals working largely independently and being accountable for own results, including:
- carrying out assigned tasks
- coordinating processes
- setting and working to deadlines.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Leather production
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Determine pattern requirements |
2.1 |
Access information about customer requirements |
2.2 |
Interpret pattern specifications for identified saddlery product and compare with customer, industry and quality requirements |
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2.3 |
Identify customisation requirements and any additional expertise required for production |
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2.4 |
Customise pattern from existing pattern, as appropriate |
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2.5 |
Identify leather requirements and pattern specifications from customer |
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3 |
Prepare for production |
3.1 |
Set up work area in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures |
3.2 |
Identify production tasks, and select and prepare tools and equipment |
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3.3 |
Select leather, and check for quality and faults |
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4 |
Produce saddlery product |
4.1 |
Conduct sequence of operations to produce saddlery product |
4.2 |
Test stitching for strength and accuracy and trim product |
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4.3 |
Apply embossing and other design elements |
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4.4 |
Identify any faults or differences from specifications and repair or resolve |
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5 |
Finish production |
5.1 |
Finish product by hand or machine |
5.2 |
Check product satisfies quality specifications and review with customer to ensure customer satisfaction |
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5.3 |
Finalise production and complete housekeeping and relevant documentation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different 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. |
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Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Australian Standards include: |
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Leather requirements include one or more of the following: |
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WHS practices |
WHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLG3006A Apply pattern specifications to saddlery products
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e