Leather Tanning and Leather goods production
Introduction
The Diploma in Instructors Technical Teacher Education in Leather Tanning and Leather Goods Production, introduced around 2006, aims to equip instructors with pedagogical skills and knowledge in technical subjects related to leather tanning. This program enables instructors to effectively teach technical subjects in TVET
institutions.
In 2022, the National Diploma in Leather Tanning Technology was introduced, focusing on providing students with theoretical and practical knowledge of leather technology. This program covers various aspects of leather production, including:
- Leather Manufacture: Understanding the process of converting raw hides into finished leather products
- Tanning Technology: Techniques for tanning and finishing leather
- Leather Goods Production: Designing and manufacturing leather products
Course Curriculum:
Some of the key subjects covered in leather technology programs include.
- Leather Processing: Understanding various tanning methods and leather production techniques
- Shoe Technology: Designing and manufacturing footwear
- Leather Goods Technology: Creating various leather products
- Quality Control: Ensuring the quality of leather goods meets industry standards
- Environmental Science and Engineering: Understanding the environmental impact of leather production
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of leather technology programs can pursue careers as.
- Leather Technologist: Specializing in the production and treatment of leather
- Quality Controller: Ensuring the quality of leather goods meets industry standards
- Instructor/Teacher: Teaching technical subjects in TVET institutions
- Leather Goods Designer: Designing and creating leather products
- Sales Executive: Working in sales and marketing of leather products
Eligibility and Admission:
The eligibility criteria for leather technology programs typically include completing secondary school education
with science and mathematics subjects and National certificate in leather tanning and production or it
