Hard Skills
SpecialistFur Plucking TechniquesThe specialized skill of manually or mechanically removing guard hairs from treated pelts to reveal the soft underfur without damaging the hide.
IntermediatePelt Grading and InspectionEvaluating the condition, thickness, and quality of hides to identify defects or areas requiring specific plucking intensity.
IntermediatePelt Processing Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and maintain machinery designed for the cleaning, thinning, and plucking of animal skins.
AdvancedHand-Tool PrecisionSkill in using specialized hand knives, tweezers, or plucking tools with high manual dexterity to avoid puncturing the leather.
BasicChemical and Solution HandlingKnowledge of the tanning agents and softening chemicals used to prepare skins for the plucking process.