1. LEA1004 – Raw Materials and End Use


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Raw Materials And End Use, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the leather supply chain focusing on raw materials, leather types and customer requirements to ensure the final leather products are fit for purpose. The pressures facing the modern leather supply chain from the meat industry, environmental organisations and brands will be discussed.

  1. LEA1011 – Surface Coatings I


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Ashokkumar

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Leather Surface Coatings I, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of leather finishing process which is complex, artistic and susceptible to imperfections. Theory and practical sessions will develop knowledge on the choice and blending of materials and techniques to process leather of various types from crust to finished.

  1. LEA1012 – Creative Leather Applications 1


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Creative Leather Applications 1, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce footwear and accessories students to the concept of leather as a material. Through theory and practical sessions, students will gain an understanding of the raw material types, suitability for end use and customer requirements which are crucial in ensuring final leather products are fit for purpose.

  1. LEA1013 – Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation – Raw to Tanned


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Anne Lama

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Leather Technology And Materials Evaluation - Raw To Tanned (Semester 1), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the process steps and parameters required to progress from raw material to tanned stage of leather manufacture. Lectures and practical sessions will develop a broad knowledge of the beamhouse and tanning stages of leather manufacture and associated chemical testing to ensure quality control.

  1. LEA1014 – Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation – Tanned to Crust


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Leather Technology And Materials Evaluation - Tanned To Crust, Coursework: 60% Exam: 40%

    Designated for: Designated for: Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the process steps and parameters required to progress from tanned to crust stages of leather manufacture. Lectures and practical sessions will develop a broad knowledge of relevant operations of leather manufacture. Physical testing will demonstrate the physical properties of leather vary depending on processing variables.

  1. LEA1015 – Introduction to Science


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Will Wise

    Credit Value: 10

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Introduction To Science, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Leather Technology; Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to build a foundation of general science concepts. On completion of this module the student should have an understanding of introductory atomic science, organic chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics and pH.

  1. LEA1016 – Leather Science 1


    Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Stefan Davis

    Credit Value: 10

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Leather Science 1, Coursework: 40% Exam: 60%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Leather Technology; Certificate Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to examine the topics covered in Leather Technology from a scientific perspective. Upon completion of this module, the student should have a scientific understanding of the structure of skin tissue, and the general scientific rationale of the chemicals and basic processes used in leather manufacture.