Hard Skills
IntermediateLeather Quality AssessmentThe ability to identify and evaluate imperfections such as grain damage, salt spots, insect bites, or machine cuts in wet-blue hides.
AdvancedGrading CategorizationClassifying leather hides into specific grades based on surface defects, thickness, weight, and size according to industry standards.
IntermediateTanning Process KnowledgeA fundamental understanding of the chemical and mechanical stages of the wet-blue tanning process and how they influence hide durability.
BasicOccupational Health and Safety ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemically treated wet-blue hides.