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Certificate III in Leather Production
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MST30519
You understand the unique characteristics of every hide and the precision required in technical leathercraft. Your expertise in production, grading, and machinery operation is a form of evidence that deserves formal recognition. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined pathway for this qualification; please register your interest to be notified when the program opens.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to perform supervision roles, specialised tasks or multi-skilled roles within a leather production environment. Work relates to specialised technical, operational and supervisory roles in a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods. No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
MST30519
Training Package
MST — Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
19 (4 core + 15 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Saddler | Constructing and repairing specialized leather harnesses and saddles to precise specifications. |
| Leather Grader | Evaluating skins for defects, thickness, and colour to determine their suitability for high-end goods. |
| Leather Goods Leading Hand | Supervising production teams while maintaining technical standards in cutting and machining. |
| Whip Maker | Selecting hides and executing complex plaiting techniques to construct durable leather whips. |
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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
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting years in leather production or saddlery
- ✓Position descriptions for leading hand or supervisory roles
- ✓Employment contracts from hide processing or manufacturing firms
Technical Execution
- ✓Photos or videos of cutting, machining, and assembling leather goods
- ✓Evidence of specialized techniques like plaiting, crusting, or finishing
- ✓Records of machinery maintenance and chemical preparation
Quality & Grading
- ✓Logs demonstrating grading and classing of hides based on defects
- ✓Quality testing reports and compliance documentation
- ✓Waste management and sustainability practice records
Production Planning
- ✓Work orders and production schedules you have managed
- ✓Safety audit logs and WHS risk assessments
- ✓Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) you have implemented
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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Related Qualifications
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Laundry Operations
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Leather Production
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Certificate III
Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
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