GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

LEATHER GOODS MAKER

(Duration: One Year)
(Revised in July 2022)

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

SECTOR – LEATHER

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LEATHER GOODS
MAKER
(Non-Engineering Trade)

(Revised in July 2022)

Version: 2.0

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL - 3

Developed By

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in

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 CONTENTS

S No. Topics Page No.

1. Course Information 1

2. Training System 2

3. Job Role 6

4. General Information 7

5. Learning Outcome 9

6. Assessment Criteria 10

7. Trade Syllabus 14

8. Annexure I (List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 31

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the one-year duration of “Leather Goods Maker” trade, a candidate is trained on
Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition
to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-
job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill
subject are as below:-

The trainee will learn about safety and environment, use of fire extinguishers, artificial
respiratory resuscitation to begin with. They get the idea of trade tools and its standardization.
They can select the appropriate leather and verify the characteristics of different fancy and
finished leather. They will be able to prepare different sketch & design of various leather goods,
identify hides & skins. They can prepare pattern, design & cutting. They will also per from
sewing operation using appropriate techniques for assembling and manufacturing of cut edged
articles coin purse, key case & gents belt. The trainees will acquire the knowledge of various
substitute materials of leather and method of applications and their uses.

The candidate will carry out maintenance of tools and equipment of the section
observing safety precaution. They can identify, operate, troubleshoot & maintenance of
different tools, machines & equipment used in leather goods making. They will be able to select
appropriate leather & ornamental materials and prepare various leather goods by using
electrical and hand operated machines observing quality parameters. The trainee will also
acquire knowledge of sequence of operation in leather goods productions. They will be able to
identify and use different electrical equipment and perform various process (hydraulic cutting
and clicking, straps cutting, splitting, embossing, cementing, zigzag sewing and flat bed, post
bed stitching).

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Leather Goods Maker 2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with
variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for
strengthening vocational training.

‘Leather Goods Maker’ trade under CTS is delivered nationwide through a network of
ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The
Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the
core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After
passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by
DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to:

 Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools;
 Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
and environmental protection stipulations;
 Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
 Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

2.2 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

 Can join industry as Leather goods maker and will progress further as Senior leather
goods maker, Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager.
 Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
 Can join Apprenticeship programs in different types of industries leading to a National
Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
 Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in
ITIs.
 Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

2.3 COURSE STRUCTURE

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Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year: -

Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1 Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 840
2 Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
3 Employability Skills 120
Total 1200

Every year 150 hours of mandatory OJT (On the Job Training) at nearby industry, wherever
not available then group project is mandatory.

150
On the Job Training(OJT) / Group Project

Trainees of one-year or two-year trade can also opt for optional courses of up to 240
hours in each year for 10th/ 12th class certificate along with ITI certification, or, add on short
term courses.

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through summative
assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time.

a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment
template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in

b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade Test
for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the guidelines.
The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning
outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for final
assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s
profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

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2.4.1 PASS REGULATION

For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for
two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is
60% & for all other subjects is 33%.

2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial

barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking the assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for teamwork,
avoidance/reduction of scrap/ wastage and disposal of scrap/waste as per procedure,
behavioral attitude, sensitivity to the environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity
towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising some of the following:

 Job carried out in labs/workshop

 Record book/ daily diary
 Answer sheet of assessment
 Viva-voce
 Progress chart
 Attendance and punctuality
 Assignment
 Project work
 Computer based multiple choice question examination
 Practical Examination

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examining body. The following marking
pattern to be adopted while assessing:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Marks in the range of 60%-75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate  Demonstration of good skills and accuracy
should produce work which demonstrates in the field of work/ assignments.
attainment of an acceptable standard of  A fairly good level of neatness and

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craftsmanship with occasional guidance, and consistency to accomplish job activities.
due regard for safety procedures and practices  Occasional support in completing the task/
job.

(b)Weightage in the range of 75%-90% to be allotted during assessment

For this grade, a candidate should produce  Good skill levels and accuracy in the field of
work which demonstrates attainment of a work/ assignments.
reasonable standard of craftsmanship, with  A good level of neatness and consistency to
little guidance, and regard for safety accomplish job activities.
procedures and practices  Little support in completing the task/job.

(c) Weightage in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate,  High skill levels and accuracy in the field of
with minimal or no support in organization and work/ assignments.
execution and with due regard for safety  A high level of neatness and consistency to
procedures and practices, has produced work accomplish job activities.
which demonstrates attainment of a high Minimal or no support in completing the
standard of craftsmanship. task/ job.

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Leather Goods Maker 3. JOB ROLE

Stitcher (Leather Goods and Garments); also called a ‘sewer’ is an important job role
associated with Leather Goods and Garment sector. The primary responsibility of a stitcher is to
sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce garments and other articles.

Pattern Maker, Fur; prepares patterns and full-size canvas models of garments and other
articles of fur to guide Cutters and Finishers. Draws pattern on paper in accordance with
garment design or customer's measurements. Makes canvas model of garment according to
pattern. Checks patterns and model for accuracy and makes necessary alterations. Passes them
to garment Cutters or Finishers. Examines completed garment for defects. Cuts patterns for fur
trimmings, accessories and other fur articles and for alteration of fur articles. May cut patterns
for fancy leather goods.

Supervisor and Foreman, Leather Goods Making; supervises manufacture of fancy and other
leather goods such as gloves, suitcases, purses, belts, whips, etc. according to customer’s choice
or latest designs. Studies designs from catalogue or samples and decides manufacturing
process. Arranges for required type and quality of materials and gets working pattern made to
suit specifications. Instructs and guides workers as required and ensures correct operations and
quality and finish of ultimate product. May specialize in manufacture of any particular items
and be designated accordingly.

Reference NCO-2015:

(i) 8153.0102 – Stitcher (Leather Goods and Garments)

(ii) 7531.1300 – Pattern Maker, Fur
(iii) 3122.3300 – Supervisor and Foreman, Leather Goods Making

Reference NOS: -- LSS/N0901, LSS/N5501, LSS/N5503, LSS/N5101, LSS/N5301,

LSS/N5302, LSS/N8601

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade Leather Goods Maker

Trade Code DGT/1079

NCO - 2015 8153.0102, 7531.1300, 3122.3300

LSS/N0901, LSS/N5501, LSS/N5503, LSS/N5101, LSS/N5301,
NOS Covered
LSS/N5302, LSS/N8601
NSQF Level Level-3
Duration of Craftsmen
One Year (1200 Hours+150 hours OJT/Group Project)
Training
Entry Qualification Passed 8th Class Examination

Minimum Age 14 years as on first day of academic session.

Eligibility for PwD LD, CP, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF, HH, AUTISM, ID, SLD
Unit Strength (No. of
20 (There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats)
Student)
Space Norms 72 Sq. m
Power Norms 4 KW
Instructors Qualification for:
(i) Leather Goods Maker B.Voc/Degree in Leather Technology from UGC recognized university
Trade with one year experience in the relevant field.
OR
Diploma (Minimum 2 years) in Leather Technology from a recognized
board of education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from
DGT with two-year experience in the relevant field.
OR
NTC/ NAC passed in the trade of “Leather Goods Maker” with three-
year experience in the relevant field.

Essential Qualification:
Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor
Certificate (NCIC) under DGT.

Note: - Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one
must have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However, both of them must possess NCIC in any of
its variants.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two years’
experience with short term ToT Course in Employability Skills.
(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
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Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above)
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT Course
in Employability Skills.
Minimum Age for
21 Years
Instructor
List of Tools and
As per Annexure – I
Equipment

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Leather Goods Maker 5. LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will
be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

5.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Select the appropriate leather and verify the characteristics of different fancy and
finished leather following safety precautions. (NOS: LSS/N0901)
2. Sketch and design various leather goods, identify hide and skin and make pattern,
prepare pattern design and cutting. (NOS: LSS/Q5201)
3. Apply sewing operation using appropriate techniques for assembling and
manufacturing of cut edged articles coin purse, key case and gent’s belt. (NOS:
LSS/N5501)
4. Apply proper process of embossing for finishing leather goods. (NOS: LSS/N5503)
5. Select and perform various small leather measurements to produce different leather
goods like wallet, ladies clutch purse and gents belt. (NOS: LSS/N5503)
6. Identify various substitute materials of leather, method of applications and their
uses. (NOS: LSS/N5101)
7. Apply method for economical cutting and calculate production cost observing quality
control aspect. (NOS: LSS/N5301, LSS/N5302)
8. Take care and Maintain tools and equipments of the section observing safety
precautions. (NOS: LSS/N8601)
9. Identify, operate, troubleshoot and maintain different tools, machines and
equipments used for leather goods making. (NOS: LSS/Q1801)
10. Select appropriate leather and ornamental materials and prepare various leather
goods by using electrical and hand operated machines observing quality parameters.
(NOS: LSS/N5501)
11. Apply sequence of operations in leather goods production. (NOS: LSS/Q5201)
12. Identify, operate, troubleshoot and maintain different tools, machines and equipments used
for leather goods making. (NOS: LSS/Q1801)
13. Identify and use different electrical equipments and perform various processes
(hydraulic cutting and clicking, straps cutting, splitting, embossing, cementing, zigzag
swing machine and flat bed, post bed stitching machines.) (NOS: LSS/Q1801)

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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Select the appropriate Plan the work in compliance with standard safety procedure.
leather and verify the Mark as per specification applying desired mathematical
characteristics of calculation and observing standard procedure.
different fancy and Identify various types of leather and pre-tanning, tanning, post
finished leather following tanning processes are formulated based on the final characteristics
safety precautions. (NOS: required for the final product.
LSS/N0901) Effect of water, acids, alkalis, friction and heat on leather and
substitute materials are compared
Different types of finished leather viz. CG, PG, Fur, Suede leather,
Oil pull up, Waxy, Nubuck, Nappa etc. are identified.

2. Sketch and design various Select raw materials and visually inspect for defects.
leather goods, identify Different types of patterns are identified and components are cut
hide and skin and make by hand or using clicking press.
pattern, prepare pattern Free hand sketching of various basic designs of leather goods is
design and cutting. (NOS: performed.
LSS/Q5201) Mark the job as per blueprint.
Patterns and templates are prepared for various leather goods.
Various methods of construction and edge treatment are
performed according to the type of leather goods.

3. Apply sewing operation Various grinderies, synthetic materials, adhesives used in the
using appropriate leather products are identified.
techniques for Different types of stitching are performed on leather and synthetic
assembling and materials in combination with leather.
manufacturing of cut Various types of adhesives and their application in leather goods
edged articles coin purse, manufacture are established.
key case and gent’s belt. Gluing and assembling components.
(NOS: LSS/N5501) Trimming and finishing.
Use of hole punch, riveting punch, press buttons, punch for fixing
key hook.

4. Apply proper process of Select required material for antique treatment.

embossing for finishing Prepare required tools, equipment and materials as per
leather goods. (NOS: applications.
LSS/N5503) Plan and execute different process of embossing for finishing
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leather goods.
Cleaning, polishing and finishing for removal of marks and
blemishes from leather are performed.
Antique treatment, embossing, spirit colour etc. are applied for
artistic leather work.

5. Select and perform Measurement of leather for making medium leather goods viz.
various small leather travel bags, ladies hand nag etc. are performed.
measurements to Costing of products based on measurements are worked out.
produce different leather Prepare Cutting components according to patterns.
goods like wallet, ladies Stitching wallet, belt.
clutch purse and gents Skiving edges for folding components.
belt. (NOS: LSS/N5503) Prepare cutting strips for required leather and width.

6. Identify various substitute The substitute materials for making leather goods are identified
materials of leather, and their uses.
method of applications Identify different substitute materials and their uses.
and their uses. Apply method of applications for substitute materials.
(NOS: LSS/N5101) Prepare different type edge treatment.

7. Apply method for Methods for economical cutting of leather, lining and substitute
economical cutting and materials.
calculate production cost Cost sheets are prepared for different leather goods based on the
observing quality control materials consumed and wastage thereof.
aspect. (NOS: LSS/N5301, Products are inspected and checked against quality parameters.
LSS/N5302) Methods of storage, packing and forwarding of finished products
are established.
Quality check for dimensional accuracy as per standard procedure.

8. Take care and Maintain Tools, equipment and machineries for making leather goods are
tools and equipment of identified.
the section observing Handling and maintenance of the tools and machineries with
safety precautions. (NOS: knowledge of the functions of various parts of it are performed.
LSS/N8601) Safety signs for danger, warning, caution and personal safety
messages are identified.
Demonstrate safety precautions including firefighting equipment
and first aid.

9. Identify, operate, Convert the prepared circuit into layout diagram.

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troubleshoot and Identify various input and output socket connectors of the given
maintain different tools, machines.
machines and equipment Explore various troubleshooting and faultfinding the resources
used for leather goods provided.
making. (NOS: Identify major section and panel board of the equipment.
LSS/Q1801)

10. Select appropriate Suitability of different types of leathers for various leather goods is
leather and ornamental established and appropriate leather is selected for the type of
materials and prepare leather goods.
various leather goods by Different types of leather goods are fabricated using manual and
using electrical and hand machine operations.
operated machines The leather goods are inspected for their quality parameters.
observing quality Select ornamental materials like locks, frames, straps fitting,
parameters. (NOS: handle fitting and hooks of different size, shape, style and metal.
LSS/N5501) Hinges, clips and fasteners, size and style and rivet buttons use for
fixing.

11. Apply sequence of Identify the different hand tools.

operation in leather Selection of proper tools for operation and precautions in
goods productions. (NOS: operation.
LSS/Q5201) Selection of different quality leather, grade, size, color and grain
matching.
Plan and organize Cleaning stains and spots, creasing by crazing
tools.
Perform Thread trimming, burning and finishing.

12. Identify, operate, Working Practice on different hand tools used in the shop.
troubleshoot and Familiarization of operating procedure related to different m/cs
maintain different tools, &equipment.
machines and Safety precautions. Its importance, cleanliness of the shops
equipments used for
Rectification of common machine faults
leather goods making.
(NOS: LSS/Q1801)

13. Identify and use different Identify different parts and section of clicking machine.
electrical equipment and Operate hydraulic cutting and clicking machine to produce leather
perform various goods.
processes (hydraulic Identify different parts and operate strap cutting machine with

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cutting and clicking, proper sequence.
straps cutting, splitting, Identify different parts and operate strap cutting machine with
embossing, cementing, proper sequence.
zigzag swing machine and Identify different parts, function and operate splitting machine
flat bed, post bed with proper sequence.
stitching machines.) Identify different parts, function and operate Hydraulic embossing
(NOS: LSS/Q1801) machine with proper sequence.
Identify different parts, function and operate cementing press
machine with proper sequence.
Identify different parts, function and operate Zig Zag with proper
sequence.
Identify different parts, function and operate bed & post bed
stitching machine with proper sequence.

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7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS - LEATHER GOODS MAKER

Duration – One Year
Professional Skills
Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Select the 1. Familiarization with the Introduction to the trade,
Skill 60 Hrs. appropriate leather Institute. (5 hrs.) Importance of the trade in the
and verify the 2. To make the trainees development of the industrial
Professional characteristics of familiar with the shop economy of the country.
Knowledge different fancy and discipline, layout of the Knowledge of General Safety,
18 Hrs finished leather shop, layout of the Occupational health and
following safety machines, equipment, etc. hygiene.
precautions. installed in the shop. (05
(MAPPED NOS: hrs.) Safety precautions.
LSS/N0901) 3. Practice safe methods of Elementary First Aid and
handling tools. (05 hrs.) treatment. First Aid Box
4. Safety precautions Identification.
including firefighting Hides and Skins-their structure
equipment, Accidents, First and quality. Stretch in skins-its
Aid practice and extent and direction. Tanning
treatment. (10 hrs.) process; Pre-tanning and Post
5. Identification of safety sign tanning. Tanning of hides and
for danger, warning, skins and their types and their
caution and personal essential characteristics for
safety message. (05 hrs.) different uses.
6. Check specification sign,
symbols of fire Identification & character of
extinguishers. (05 hrs.) various leather materials,
7. Various types of hides & other substitutes, types
skins and fancy leather &essential characteristics for
skins. Their qualities. (07 different uses. Their
hrs.) identification and selection.
8. Application, limitation and Their parts and suitability for
treatment. Oil dressed and various purposes. (18 hrs.)
axed leathers and their
uses. (05 hrs.)
9. Effects of water, acids,
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alkalis, friction and heat on
leather and its substitutes.
(05 hrs.)
10. Types of finished leather
(CG, PG, Fur, Suede
leather, Oil pull-up,
NUBUCK, NAPPA, WAXY,
etc.) (08 hrs.)
Professional Sketch and design 11. Freehand sketching of Pattern and styles, their
Skill 48 Hrs. various leather basic designs of Leather names and description.
goods, identify hide goods. (08 hrs.) Drawing of different types of
Professional and skin and make 12. Designing and the various leather goods. (12 hrs.)
Knowledge pattern, prepare edge treatment, folded
12 Hrs pattern design and edge, bagged edge,
cutting. (MAPPED gimped edge & piping etc.
NOS: LSS/Q5201) (08 hrs.)
13. Pattern making and
template making for
different types products.
(08 hrs.)
14. Preparation of pattern for
upper and lining materials.
(08 hrs.)
15. Manufacturing of cut
edged articles, Turn edged
articles, unstaffed articles,
built up articles, molded
articles. (08 hrs.)
16. Cutting, punching, Edges
and their kinds. (08 hrs.)
Professional Apply sewing Coin Purse; Use of measuring tape, cutting
Skill 60 Hrs. operation using 17. Selection of required knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
appropriate material, accessories. (02 hammer, folding hammer,
Professional techniques for hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press
Knowledge assembling and 18. Prepare pattern button punch, creaser, sewing
18 Hrs manufacturing of components. (02 hrs.) machine flat bed and post
cut edged articles 19. Cutting components bed. Work table.
coin purse, key according to pattern upper Gluing and assembling.
case and gent’s inner and gussets. (02 hrs.) Edge coloring and finishing.

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belt. (MAPPED 20. Make marks for pocket (06 hrs.)
NOS: LSS/N5501) balance mark. (02 hrs.)
21. Creasing by creasing tool.
(02 hrs.)
22. Gluing and assembling
components. (02 hrs.)
23. Stitching. (02 hrs.)
24. Hole punching for fixing
press buttons with press
button punch. (02 hrs.)
25. Edge coloring and finishing.
(02 hrs.)
26. Trimming and finishing. (02
hrs.)
Key Case; Use of measuring tape, cutting
27. Selection of required knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
material, accessories. (02 hammer, folding hammer,
hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press
28. Cutting components button punch, creaser, swing
according to pattern machine flat bed and post
upper, inner, bed.
reinforcement. (04 hrs.) Creasing tool. Work table
29. Creasing of components by cutting table.
creasing tools. (04 hrs.) Stitching, Trimming and
30. Gluing and assembling finishing. (06 hrs.)
components. (02 hrs.)
31. Stitching. (02 hrs.)
32. Use hole punch, riveting
punch, press buttons
punch for fixing key hook,
press buttons. (02 hrs.)
33. Edge coloring and finishing.
(02 hrs.)
34. Trimming and finishing.
(02hrs.)
Gents Belt; Use of measuring tape, cutting
35. Selection of required knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
material, accessories. (02 hammer, folding hammer,
hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press

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36. Cut components according button punch, creaser, swing
to (pattern) length and machine flat bed and post
width. (02 hrs.) bed.
37. Gluing and assembling Creasing tool.
components. (03 hrs.) Crew punch.
38. Stitching. (04 hrs.) Work table cutting table.
39. Punching. (03 hrs.) Buckle, loops. (06 hrs.)
40. Attached buckle, loops. (02
hrs.)
41. Edge finishing and
creasing. (02 hrs.)
42. Trimming and finishing. (02
hrs.)
Professional Apply proper 43. Antique treatment. Finishing processes abrasion
Skill 30 Hrs. process of Embossing and finishing of and their description. Waxes
embossing for leather products. (06 hrs.) and inks used in finishing, their
Professional finishing leather 44. Cleaning and glossing of names and application.
Knowledge goods. (MAPPED types of leather and their
06 Hrs NOS: LSS/N5503) methods. (06 hrs.) Knowledge of artistic leather
45. Marks and blemishes-their work, modeling, types of
character and processes modeling, embossing,
for removal. (08 hrs.) embossed leather goods. Spirit
46. Practice on artistic leather colour used in leather work.
work, modeling, (06 hrs.)
application of modeling,
embossing, embossed
leather goods. (05 hrs.)
47. Spirit colour used in
leather work. (05 hrs.)
Professional Select and perform Wallet Use of measuring tape, cutting
Skill 70 Hrs. various small 48. Select required material knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
leather and accessories for wallet. hammer, folding hammer,
Professional measurements to (02 hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press
Knowledge produce different 49. Pattern making for button punch, creaser, swing
18 Hrs leather goods like required components. (02 machine flat bed and post
wallet, ladies clutch hrs.) bed.
purse and gents 50. Cut components according
belt. (MAPPED to patterns. (03 hrs.) Rampi, skiving machine
NOS: LSS/N5503) 51. Skiving edge for folding Work table cutting table

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components. (04 hrs.) (06 hrs.)
52. Prepare components. (03
hrs.)
53. Gluing and assembling
components. (03 hrs.)
54. Stitching wallet. (03 hrs.)
55. Trimming and finishing. (03
hrs.)
Ladies clutch purse Use of measuring tape, cutting
56. Select required material knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
and accessories for ladies’ hammer, folding hammer,
clutch purse. (02 hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press
57. Pattern making to required button punch, creaser, swing
components. (02 hrs.) machine flat bed and post
58. Cutting components bed.
according to pattern. (02 Rampi, skiving machine
hrs.) Work table cutting table
59. Skiving edge for folding (06 hrs.)
components. (03 hrs.)
60. Prepare components,
making pockets, fixing zip.
(03 hrs.)
61. Gloving and assembling
components. (02 hrs.)
62. Stitching. (03 hrs.)
63. Hole punching and buttons
fixing by press button
punch. (03 hrs.)
64. Trimming and finishing. (03
hrs.)
Gent’s belt Use of measuring tape, cutting
65. Select required material knife, steel scale, silver pencil,
and accessories for gent’s hammer, folding hammer,
belt. (02 hrs.) scissor, awl, hole punch, press
66. Pattern making to required button punch, creaser, sewing
components. (02 hrs.) machine flat bed and post
67. Cutting strips for required bed.
length and width (pattern).
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68. Skiving edge for folding punch.Work table and cutting
components. (03 hrs.) table
69. Gloving and assembling (06 hrs.)
strips with reinforcement.
(05 hrs.)
70. Stitching belt. (04 hrs.)
71. Punching attach buckle
and loops by rewet and
rivet punch. (05 hrs.)
Professional Identify various 72. Practice on use of various Familiarization of different
Skill 48 Hrs. substitute substitute materials of substitute materials of leather
materials of leather and method of -their identification, type,
Professional leather, method of application. (48 hrs.) characteristics, method of
Knowledge applications and application & their uses.
12 Hrs their uses. (12 hrs.)
(MAPPED NOS:
LSS/N5101)
Professional Apply method for 73. Economical adjustment of Wastages, its proportions and
Skill 70 Hrs. economical cutting cutting leather and lining limits. Waste cutting and their
and calculate for various products. (10 utilization. Different types of
Professional production cost hrs.) treatment for storage.
Knowledge observing quality 74. Preparation of cost sheet. Preservation and storing of
24 Hrs control aspect. (12 hrs.) raw materials. (12 hrs.)
(MAPPED NOS: 75. Calculation of consumption
LSS/N5301, and wastage materials. (12
LSS/N5302) hrs.)
76. Quality control and Packing and forwarding of
inspection of leather finished products of leather
products. (12 hrs.) goods items. (12 hrs.)
77. Practice on costs of
finished products and their
selling prices, Overhead
costs and their
distribution. (12 hrs.)
78. Require minimum any
leather industry of a
testing laboratory is
specified. (12 hrs.)
Professional Take care and 79. Familiarization of practical Knowledge of Machine,

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Skill 48 Hrs. Maintain tools and training to be followed, Equipment and power
equipment of the maintenance and handling operated machine required for
Professional section observing of tools and equipment of the making of various leather
Knowledge safety precautions. the section. (10 hrs.) goods products. Knowledge of
12 Hrs (MAPPED NOS: 80. Familiar with different electrically operated tools. (12
LSS/N8601) machines operation, care hrs.)
and use. (10 hrs.)
81. Identify tools and
equipment as per desired
specification for leather
goods. (10 hrs.)
82. Carryout preventive
maintenance of different
machines. (08 hrs.)
83. Identify different parts, its
function and operation of
various types of tools and
equipment. (10 hrs.)
Professional Identify, operate, 84. Working Practice on Identification of hand tools
Skill 100 Hrs. troubleshoot and different hand tools used used by a trainee in the
maintain different in the shop. (15 hrs.) section, their kinds, uses,
Professional tools, machines 85. Application of indenting names and function, process
Knowledge and equipment process of tools from of holding. Machines and
24 Hrs used for leather store. (12 hrs.) needles employed in general
goods making. 86. Familiarization of leather work, their
(MAPPED NOS: operating procedure nomenclature and description,
LSS/Q1801) related to different m/cs operational principles and use.
&equipment. (12 hrs.) (12 hrs.)
87. Rectification of common
machine faults. (12 hrs.)
88. Care and maintenance of Special Tools used for leather
hand tools and machines making, their kinds, uses and
and equipment. (15 hrs.) materials from which they are
89. Safety precautions. Its made. Their names and
importance, cleanliness of functions. Specification of
the shops. (17 hrs.) different tools used in leather
90. Sharpening of tools, knives goods manufacture- their
& other cutting tools, nomenclature and description.
method and process of (12 hrs.)

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holding the tools. (17 hrs.)
Professional Select appropriate 91. Select tools for leather Description of various types of
Skill 60 Hrs. leather and cutting. (03 hrs.) machines used for different
ornamental 92. Preparation and type of leather sewing.
Professional materials and sharpening of tools. (03 Description of various fittings
Knowledge prepare various hrs.) such as locks, hurdles, caners,
18 Hrs leather goods by 93. Mark leather defects and rollers, fasteners, hinges,
using electrical and avoid defects. (03 hrs.) buckles, rivets, etc.
hand operated 94. Check and prepare straps Identification of plating and
machines observing cutting machine. (03 hrs.) evaluation of their quality and
quality parameters. 95. Make Necessary appropriate uses in the
(MAPPED NOS: adjustment in the machine manufacture of leather goods.
LSS/N5501) for cutting straps to Various Ornamental materials
required width. (03 hrs.) and uses. (18 hrs.)
96. Cut straps and check the
quality and prepare
bundle. (03 hrs.)
97. Check and prepare hydroid
clicking press machine. (03
hrs.)
98. Mark the leather defects
and rectify the defect. (03
hrs.)
99. Check cutting die. (03 hrs.)
100. Check quality of clicked
components and bundle
neatly. (03 hrs.)
101. Identify and Select
different ornamental
material (03 hrs.)
Locks: -
102. Size, shapes and style. (03
hrs.)
103. Selection of leather
products life language,
molded leather goods, shot
case looks, document case
looks, camera case looks
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leather goods, zip looks,
emanative snaps, clip
looks. (03 hrs.)
Frames: -
104. Prepare and practice of
different types of frames.
(01 hrs.)
105. Size, shape and style and
metal like steel brass,
silver, plastic. (01 hrs.)
106. Selection of leather
products like ladies hand
bag, purse, pouch, hand
bags. (01 hrs.)
Straps fitting: -
107. Practice different size,
shapes and styles and
metal for straps fitting. (03
hrs.)
108. Size, shapes and styles and
metal like steel brass silver,
plastic. (03 hrs.)
109. Selection of leather
products. (06 hrs.)
(a) Ring for fixing handle
and shoulder straps.
(b) Belt buckles use in
Gents belt ladies belt
pouch and begs.
(c) Roller buckles use in
bags school bags and
ladies bags.
110. Select and perform
different Hinges used in
briefcase, cosmetics,
jewelry box and wallet
passport cover. (03 hrs.)
111. Identify different size and
style fasteners rivet, rivet
bottoms, eyelets, studs,
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press bottoms, zip, well
crow and cordless. (03 hrs.)
Professional Apply sequence of 112. Selection of proper tools Thronging by hand, types of
Skill 48 Hrs. operation in for operation and thronging, designing, methods
leather goods precautions in operation. of coloring, etc. Use of leather
Professional productions. (03 hrs.) thongs in leather goods. (12
Knowledge (MAPPED NOS: 113. Selection of different hrs.)
12 Hrs LSS/Q5201) quality leather, grade, size,
color and grain matching.
(03 hrs.)
114. Draw and design of making
product as per job. (03
hrs.)
115. Making and cutting pattern
components upper, lining
reinforcement. (05 hrs.)
116. Prepare and practice
leather Cutting, lining,
reinforcement according
pattern. (04 hrs.)
117. Plan and prepare Skiving
and splitting necessary
component. (04 hrs.)
118. Quality checked. (03 hrs.)

Assembling Stitching
119. Practice Adhesive
application and assembling
components on work
bench, punching, riveting
eyeleting button fixing
lining and gusset making,
handle making etc. (04hrs.)
120. Identify the different types
of Stitching components by
machine flat bed and post
bed. (03 hrs.)
121. Plan and organize Cleaning
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by crazing tools. (06 hrs.)
122. Perform Thread trimming,
burning and finishing. (05
hrs.)
123. Determine the measuring
error Check quality and
plan working compliance
with packing. (05hrs.)
Professional Identify, operate, 124. General operation of Chrome leather, suitcase
Skill 150 Hrs. troubleshoot and various make machine leather, embossed leather,
maintain different working condition timely betting leather, Leather for
Professional tools, machines clean and lubricate the industry Leather goods.
Knowledge and equipments machine and covered after General maintenance
54Hrs used for leather worked. (03 hrs.) system of machines,
goods making. 125. Study the construction and equipments and tools.
(MAPPED NOS: operation of various types (06 hrs.)
LSS/Q1801) Swing machine. (03 hrs.)
126. Identify and carry out
maintenance and
preventive maintenance of
motor and machines. (04
hrs.)
127. Identify different parts its
function and operation of
tight clutch at the handle
wheel and various types of
adjust belt. (04 hrs.)
128. Practice of use different
Needle thread breaks,
Bobbin thread breaking
and thread loops. (03 hrs.)
129. Check and fault find of
machine and use correct
pressure foot. (04 hrs.)
130. General repairs of different Commercial calculations cost
types of leather goods. (06 of finished products and their
hrs.) selling prices. Overhead cost
131. Identify various type and their distribution over
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runner, cut size and shape Marketing of finished
and overlapping allowance. products. Selling methods.
(04 hrs.) (12 hrs.)
132. Check manufacture defect
on the size, shape, patch of
machining suitable
material according shape
and overlapping allowance.
(06 hrs.)
133. Plan and prepare the
damage in gusset size of
leather bag. (05 hrs.)
134. Carryout maintenance of
damage in bottom of
leather bag. (04 hrs.)
135. Check shoulder straps, D
ring support and prepare
according D ring size. (09
hrs.)
136. Check
damage/manufacturer
defect handle of travel
beg and prepare handle in
suitable material
according D ring and strips
fitted handle by rivet and
rivet punch. (06 hrs.)
137. Cutting out and sewing Selection of leather for various
holdalls, bedding rolls, leather articles, types of
valises. (04 hrs.) leather used for different
138. Selection different types articles and their
of material required. (04 characteristics. (24 hrs.)
hrs.)
139. Identify different
materials and bag part
lining zip runner fixing. (04
hrs.)
140. Plan and prepare fixing
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back part and marked
centre point for balancing.
(04hrs.)
141. Practice and prepare zip
gusset and continuous
gusset with lining. (04hrs.)
142. Identify and fixing D ring
on both side of gusset
with D ring support.
(04hrs.)
143. Plan and prepare fixing
gusset on back part and
front part of back,
machining mark centre
balance point. (04hrs.)
144. Prepare solder strips and
fixing on D ring adjustable
buckle. (4 hrs.)
145. Make trimming. (03 hrs.)
146. Prepare for laptop lining
with foam sheet welcrow
strips belt and attached
on back part. (03 hrs.)
147. Identify different Cutting
required material
according bedding role
width, length, height. (04
hrs.)
148. Prepare back part with
handle belt loops and belt
with rolled buckle and I
letting. (06 hrs.)
149. Prepare front part, with
flap or zip in middle flap.
(04 hrs.)
150. Attached gusset on Back
part on marked centered
balance notched. (04 hrs.)
151. Attached front on gusset.
Cotton or Nylon belt will
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used on four side of edges
binding of bedding rolls.
(03 hrs.)
152. Carryout inspection during Identification of plating and
manufacturing. (03 hrs.) evaluation of their quality and
153. Analysis for substandard, appropriate uses in the
defect analysis and action manufacture of leather goods.
about correcting any fault. (12 hrs.)
(03 hrs.)
154. Handling and maintenance
of machine properly. The
mechanical operation in
various stage of leather
goods manufacturing
(include clicking, splitting
skewing, straps cutting and
variety of machine used to
impart certain desirable
property). (03 hrs.)
155. Cut accurate reduce in
correctly cut components
and quality wise. (03 hrs.)
156. Assembling: - inspection
and analysis of quality
work and take action. (03
hrs.)
157. Used branded quality of
fitting, lining and accessory
which have long life,
smooth working
performance, specially
fitting must be restart to
fading and resting. (03
hrs.)
158. Stitching properly, used
matching trades and trades
numbers with considerable
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specification. (03 hrs.)
159. Preparing trimming and
finishing. (03 hrs.)
160. Checked quality regular
starting process from the
fist operation to finished
product the fault between
the processes taken to
rectify the defect. (03 hrs.)
161. Random checked and
checked as per sampling.
(03 hrs.)
Professional Identify and use 162. Identify different parts and
Skill 48 Hrs. different electrical section of clicking machine.
equipments and (05 hrs.)
Professional perform various 163. Operate hydraulic cutting
Knowledge processes and clicking machine to
12 Hrs (hydraulic cutting produce leather goods. (06
and clicking, straps hrs.)
cutting, splitting,
164. Identify different parts and
embossing,
operate strap cutting
cementing, zigzag
machine with proper
swing machine and
sequence. (07 hrs.)
flat bed, post bed
stitching 165. Identify different parts,
machines.) function and operate
(MAPPED NOS: splitting machine with
LSS/Q1801) proper sequence. (05 hrs.)
166. Identify different parts,
function and operate
Hydraulic embossing
machine with proper
sequence. (05 hrs.)
167. Identify different parts,
function and operate
cementing press machine
with proper sequence. (07
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function and operate Zig
Zag with proper sequence.
(06 hrs.)
169. Identify different parts,
function and operate bed
& post bed stitching
machine with proper
sequence. (07 hrs.)
Project Work/ Industrial Visit
Broad Area:
a) Preparation of leather goods including innovative designs.
b) Block diagram of different machine/equipment used in leather goods maker Trade.
c) Plan and carryout work of quality control leather products.
d) Prepare of cost sheet, calculation of consumption and wastage materials.
e) Training on entrepreneur development so that enable the trainees to start his own small-scale
Industries.

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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Employability Skills (Common for all trades) (120 Hrs.)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects which is
common for a group of trades, provided separately in www.bharatskills.gov.in / dgt.gov.in

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List of Tools & Equipment

LEATHER GOODS MAKER (for batch of 20 Candidates)

Name of the Tools and

S No. Specification Quantity
Equipment
A. TRAINEES TOOL KIT
1. Polypropylene board 40 x 40 x 10 cm 21 nos.
2. Wooden block 30 x 10 x 10 cm 21 nos.
3. Wooden clamp standard size 21 nos.
4. Set square 21 nos.
5. Compass 21 nos.
6. Divider 20 mm 21 nos.
7. Scissor 150 mm 21 nos.
8. Scissor 300 mm 21 nos.
9. Scissors for cutting zig - zig 200 mm 21 nos.
10. Sniper 6" 21 nos.
11. Hammer Big 21 nos.
12. Hammer Small 21 nos.
13. Ladies magnetic hammer 10 cm. 21 nos.
14. Mallet 21 nos.
15. Pincers 10 cm 21 nos.
16. Iron creaser doubles 21 nos.
17. Wooden creaser single 21 nos.
18. Wooden creaser doubles 21 nos.
19. Rampis 21 nos.
20. Curved rampis 21 nos.
21. Blunt awls 21 nos.
22. Stitch marking awls 21 nos.
23. Scriber 21 nos.
24. Punches 1, 3, 4 21 nos.
B. SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
25. Punch set no. 1 to 10 07 nos.
26. Revo0lving punches 02 set
Punch (for punching holes in metal 2 mm 07 nos.
27.
sheet / strip)
28. File flat rough 90 mm 07 nos.
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29. Stitching comb - assorted 1, 2 and 3 mm 07 nos.
30. Cutting pliers 150 mm 07 nos.
31. Set of screw drivers 02 set
32. Eye let setter with die 07 nos.
33. Measuring tape (Cotton / plastic) - 2 meter long 07 nos.
34. Half-moon shape Rampi 07 nos.
35. Awls 1 no.
36. Steel clamp rule 300 mm 07 nos.
37. Steel clamp rule 600 mm 07 nos.
38. Pincers 25 cm 01 nos.
39. Strap cutter 07 nos.
40. Clicking Knives 07 nos.
41. Designer Knives 07 nos.
42. Sniper 2" - 3" 07 nos.
43. Beading hammer (folding hammer) 07 nos.
44. Magnetic Hammer 25 cm. 01 no.
45. Divider with scale 20 cm. 07 nos.
Leather thickness measuring Gauge 04 nos.
46.
(Micro)
47. Bench vice 0 - 100 mm 04 nos.
48. Flat chisel 20 mm nose width 04 nos.
49. Horns byongi 04 nos.
50. Heel iron Electric 02 no.
51. French curve set 02 set
Modelling tool set (Tracer & 02 set
52. modeler Weaver & tool, porker
maker)
53. Glue container and glue brushes 12 nos. each
54. Press (Iron) 02 no.
55. Maintenance tool 02 set
C. LIST OF GENERAL MACHINERY
56. Card board cutting machine 900 mm (Power Operated) 01 no.
Sewing machine treadle operated 07 nos.
57. flat bed (Single needle capacity)
Power operated
Sewing machine power operated 01 no.
58.
heavy duty
59. Splitting machine upper 01 no.
60. Stamping die machine 01 no.
61. Stamping machine table type 01 no.
62. Cylinder bed sewing machine 01 no.
63. Post bed sewing machine 01 no.

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64. Zig - Zag stitching machine 01 no.
65. Skiving machine 01 no.
66. Strap cutting machine 01 no.
67. Edge folding machine 01 no.
68. Roller 01 no.
69. Splitting machine bottom 01 no.
70. Hand eye letting machine 01 no.
71. Bottom setting machine 01 no.
72. Inter lock machine 01 no.
73. Edge colouring machine 01 no.
74. Clicking machine 01 no.
D. SHOP FLOOR FURNITURE AND MATERIALS
75. Stools wooden high 450 mm 21 nos.
76. Working desk 21 nos.
77. Working benches 07 nos.
78. Almirah 02 nos.
79. Show case 01 no.
80. Instructors desk and chair 01 set

Note: -
1. All the tools and equipment are to be procured as per BIS specification.
2. Internet facility is desired to be provided in the class room.

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ABBREVIATIONS

CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme

ATS Apprenticeship Training Scheme
CITS Craft Instructor Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NTC National Trade Certificate
NAC National Apprenticeship Certificate
NCIC National Craft Instructor Certificate
LD Locomotor Disability
CP Cerebral Palsy
MD Multiple Disabilities
LV Low Vision
HH Hard of Hearing
ID Intellectual Disabilities
LC Leprosy Cured
SLD Specific Learning Disabilities
DW Dwarfism
MI Mental Illness
AA Acid Attack
PwD Person with disabilities

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