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Hide /Skin Curing
Chapter 1: Collect animal hide/skin
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the tools and equipment needed for hide and skin collection following the Hides and Skins Act and Public Health Act.
  • Recognize where to source hides and skins based on their availability.
  • Procure or source hides and skins correctly according to your organization's policy.
  • Collect hides and skins safely and properly following your organization's policy.
  • Transport hides and skins from the source safely while following all legal requirements.

These skills will help you handle hides and skins responsibly and professionally, ensuring quality and compliance in your trade.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Identify Suitable Animals for Hide/Skin Collection

Leather Technology · Level 6
Hide /Skin Curing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Inspect and select 5 suitable animals for hide/skin collection based on species and hide condition using the provided inspection checklist.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeAnimal health inspection checklist form
TorchlightPersonal Protective Equipment (dust coat/overall, safety boots, gloves)
Pen
Clipboard
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Personal Protective Equipment (dust coat/overall, safety boots, gloves)1 set per Candidate
2Animal health inspection checklist form1 per Candidate
3Pen and clipboard1 per Candidate
4Measuring tape (2 meters)1 per Candidate
5Torchlight1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Inspect and Select Suitable Animals for Hide/Skin Collection
Wore personal protective equipment (dust coat/overall, safety boots, gloves)
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Used inspection checklist and tools correctly during animal inspection
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Identified species suitable for hide/skin collection (e.g. cattle, goats, sheep, camels)
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Assessed hide/skin condition including absence of diseases, wounds, or defects
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Measured and recorded hide/skin size and quality parameters accurately
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Selected and listed 5 animals suitable for hide/skin collection based on inspection
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Maintained clean and safe working environment during inspection
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total13
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Inspection checklist accurately completed with correct species, condition, and size details for 5 animals
(Award 7 marks or zero)		7
Sub-Total7
GRAND TOTAL20
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Proper Positioning of Animal for Hide/Skin Removal

Leather Technology · Level 6
Hide /Skin Curing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Position a goat carcass correctly on the slaughter platform with ropes and beam to facilitate safe hide removal.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
RopeGoat carcass
Wooden beam
Slaughtering platform
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Goat carcass1 per Candidate
2Rope (3 meters)3 meters per Candidate
3Wooden beam (2 meters)1 per 2 Candidates
4Slaughtering platform1 per 5 Candidates
5Safety boots1 pair per Candidate
6Dust coat/overall1 per Candidate
7Industrial gloves1 pair per Candidate
8Face mask1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: POSITIONING THE ANIMAL FOR HIDE REMOVAL
Wore personal protective equipment: dust coat/overall, safety boots, gloves, and face mask
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Identified and used tools and materials required for positioning: rope, wooden beam, slaughtering platform, goat carcass
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Placed the goat carcass on the slaughtering platform in a stable position
(Award full marks or zero)		2
Secured the legs of the carcass using ropes tied to the wooden beam in correct order to prevent movement
(Award full marks or zero)		3
Ensured the carcass is positioned ventral side up with limbs properly spread for ease of hide removal
(Award full marks or zero)		2
Checked that the positioning allows safe access to the hide removal areas
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Maintained a clean and safe working environment during the positioning process
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total11
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Animal carcass is securely and correctly positioned on the platform with limbs tied to the beam
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Carcass is stable with ventral side accessible and limbs properly spread for hide removal
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Ropes are tied firmly and in correct sequence preventing carcass movement
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL19
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Use of appropriate tools for hide/skin collectionPractical 4
🔒Initial Cleaning of Collected Animal Hide/SkinPractical 5
🔒Handling and Packaging of Animal Hide for TransportationPractical 6
🔒Inspection of Collected Animal Hide/Skin for DefectsPractical 7
🔒Carry out dry salting preservation of a green animal skinPractical 8
🔒Recording Details of Collected Animal Hide/SkinPractical 9
🔒Disposal of waste materials after hide/skin collectionPractical 10
Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • Identify the tools and equipment needed for hide and skin collection following the Hides and Skins Act and Public Health Act.
  • Recognize where to source hides and skins based on their availability.
  • Procure or source hides and skins correctly according to your organization's policy.
  • Collect hides and skins safely and properly following your organization's policy.
  • Transport hides and skins from the source safely while following all legal requirements.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

So, are you there yet?

You're competent when you can confidently do 50% or more of what this chapter promised.

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