Assessment Requirements for MSTHL3001 Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTHL3001 Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTHL3001A Determine suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work practices, industry codes and standards

applying relevant standards

identifying at least three (3) species types, uses and performance characteristics

identifying common faults found on hides, skins and leather

identifying impact of slaughter and dressing techniques and preservation methods on quality of product

determining suitability of identified product for production

identifying preservation and storage methods for hide, skin and leathers, and identifying effects of incorrect preservation and storage

confirming quality requirements and suitability of hide, skin and leather for production

completing documentation and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

leather industry processes and equipment

slaughter and dressing techniques

faults:

marks

scars

cuts

preservation methods

performance characteristics:

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

strength

industry grading and classification systems

impact on slaughter and dressing techniques on suitability of hides, skin and leather

impact on preservation and industry classification systems on suitability of hides, skin and leather

characteristics of species hides and skin:

stretch

size

grain

nap

substance

hair follicle

faults commonly found in hides, skins and leather

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

quality practices and procedures

recording and reporting procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in determining suitability of hide, skin and leather for leather goods, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e