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Certificate II in Leather Production
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MST20319
You have developed practical expertise in the technical and operational tasks of hide processing and leather goods production. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to facilitate the formal recognition of your skills within the textiles, clothing, and footwear industry. We invite you to register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification is intended for those who require skills and knowledge for operations in a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods. Work relates to a limited range of technical and operational tasks within a production environment. Work is generally supervised and may include some multi-skilled roles. No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
MST20319
Training Package
MST — Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator | Operating specialised industrial machinery to prepare and process raw hides into finished leather materials. |
| Leather Goods Producer | Manufacturing and repairing leather items such as belts, wallets, and harnesses using machine and hand tools. |
| Production Support Worker (TCF) | Assisting in the broader production line of textile, clothing, and footwear enterprises with a focus on quality control. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing leather production experience
- ✓Position descriptions from tanneries or fabrication workshops
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from employers
Production Operations
- ✓Logs showing operation of leather production machinery
- ✓Records of tanning, liming, or pickling processes
- ✓Material identification and handling sheets
Fabrication & Technical Skills
- ✓Evidence of machine sewing or table work on leather pieces
- ✓Records of skiving, splitting, or finishing leather goods
- ✓Photos or videos of completed leather fabrication projects
Safety & Quality Compliance
- ✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) incident reports
- ✓Quality inspection checklists and product testing logs
- ✓Records of environmentally sustainable work practices
Training & Certifications
- ✓Records of workplace induction or safety training
- ✓Internal certificates for machine operation or chemical handling
- ✓Previous relevant units of competency or vocational certificates
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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