Leather Technology  ·  Level 6
Leather Goods Production
Chapter 5: Produce leather goods dies
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Marking out leather goods die patterns on metal sheets

Leather Technology · Level 6
Leather Goods Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Mark out leather goods die patterns of buckle holder (60mm x 40mm), loop (50mm x 20mm), and tongue (80mm x 25mm) accurately on 2 mm thick mild steel sheets as per the provided templates.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Meter rulerMetal sheet (mild steel, 2 mm thick)
Tape measureManilla paper
Templates for buckle holder, loop, and tongue patterns
Scriber/marker
Center punch
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Metal sheet (mild steel, 2 mm thick)1 sheet per 2 Candidates
2Manilla paper1 sheet per Candidate
3Meter ruler1 per Candidate
4Tape measure1 per Candidate
5Templates for buckle holder, loop, and tongue patterns1 set per Candidate
6Scriber/marker1 per Candidate
7Center punch1 shared per 2 Candidates
8Safety gloves1 pair per Candidate
9Safety goggles1 pair per Candidate
10Dust coat/overall1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: PREPARATION AND SETTING OUT
Utilized personal protective equipment: safety gloves, goggles, dust coat
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Prepared the working area: cleaned and arranged working bench with proper lighting and ventilation
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Identified and selected materials, tools, and templates correctly
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: MARKING OUT DIE PATTERNS
Accurately transferred buckle holder pattern onto metal sheet with correct dimensions (60mm x 40mm)
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Accurately transferred loop pattern onto metal sheet with correct dimensions (50mm x 20mm)
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Accurately transferred tongue pattern onto metal sheet with correct dimensions (80mm x 25mm)
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Included appropriate allowances for die cutting as per standard practice
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Used center punch to mark key points on patterns for accurate cutting guidance
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total9
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Marked out patterns have correct dimensions: buckle holder 60mm x 40mm, loop 50mm x 20mm, tongue 80mm x 25mm
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Patterns are clearly and neatly marked with continuous lines and visible punch marks
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Patterns are properly aligned and spaced on the metal sheet to minimize material wastage
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total7
GRAND TOTAL20
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Cutting Metal Sheets for Leather Goods Dies

Leather Technology · Level 6
Leather Goods Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Cut and shape metal sheets into dies for leather goods measuring 150mm x 100mm and 120mm x 80mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Metal rulerMetal sheet 2 mm thick, mild steel
Permanent marker pen
Metal cutting shears
Bench vice
File (flat and half-round)
Safety gloves
Safety goggles
Dust coat/overall
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Metal sheet 2 mm thick, mild steel1 sheet 600mm x 600mm per Candidate
2Metal ruler1 Pc per Candidate
3Permanent marker pen1 Pc per Candidate
4Metal cutting shears1 Pc per Candidate
5Bench vice1 Pc shared by 2 Candidates
6File (flat and half-round)1 set shared by 3 Candidates
7Safety gloves1 pair per Candidate
8Safety goggles1 pair per Candidate
9Dust coat/overall1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Safety
Utilized personal protective equipment: safety gloves, goggles, dust coat
(Award 2 marks for full PPE use or zero)
2
Prepared the working area: cleaned bench, arranged tools, ensured proper lighting and ventilation
(Award 2 marks for readiness or zero)
2
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Marking and Measuring
Identified metal sheet and tools correctly
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Measured and marked metal sheets accurately as per dimensions 150mm x 100mm and 120mm x 80mm
(Award 3 marks for accuracy or zero)
3
Sub-Total4
TASK 3: Cutting and Shaping
Secured metal sheet properly in bench vice
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Cut metal sheets along marked lines with metal cutting shears accurately
(Award 4 marks for clean, precise cuts or zero)
4
Filed edges to smoothness and correct shape using flat and half-round files
(Award 3 marks for smooth, safe edges or zero)
3
Sub-Total8
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Metal dies cut to correct dimensions: 150mm x 100mm and 120mm x 80mm within ±2mm tolerance
(Award 3 marks for dimensional accuracy or zero)
3
Edges smooth and safe without burrs or sharp points
(Award 2 marks for smooth edges or zero)
2
Dies shaped correctly matching working drawing shapes
(Award 3 marks for shape accuracy or zero)
3
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL24
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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