1 DAY


Leather Finishing and Fashion Effects


Leather is incomparable when it comes to materials that exude luxury and style and is constantly in demand.


This course will give you an insight into what is and what is not achievable when it comes to applying fashionable effects, and incorporates a practical element where delegates will finish their own piece of leather.


Key Topics: • Understanding the different fashion effects • Common finish problems and solutions • Colour matching • Leather performance improvements


Course Cost Members £305 + VAT


Non members £395 + VAT


1 DAY


Understanding Leather Our signature course which introduces you to the basics of leather and an overview of the leather-making process. This introductory course remains popular year after year, proving that this is the go to course for anyone new to leather.


Key Topics:


• Understanding different leather types and descriptions


• Common leather problems and solutions


• Product specifications, testing and correct labelling


• What can go wrong and how to prevent it


• Visit to a model tannery to see the theory in action


Course Cost Members


£240 + VAT


Non members £350 + VAT


2 DAY


Comprehensive Leather If our One Day Understanding Leather course is not in-depth enough, then this is the course for you! This course delves further than just the basics of leather.


Key Topics:


• An in-depth understanding of leather processing & leather types


• Product specifications and due diligence


• Overview of common restricted substances and the risks


• International legislation • Supply chain management • Labelling guidance


Course Cost Members £595 + VAT


Non members £775 + VAT


1 DAY


Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain


‘Sustainability’ has become much more than just a buzzword, and is growing in importance to consumers globally. This course is designed to cover the key aspects within the leather supply chain.


Key Topics: • Animal welfare and husbandry issues • Traceability and material sources • Understanding the leather making process


• Chemical management and risk within the process


• Environment impacts and appropriate stewardship


• Leather life cycle


Course Cost Members £495 + VAT


Non members £595 + VAT


4 DAY


Practical Leather Technology Our intensive leather course takes you through the leather making process in intricate detail, with the practical element mirroring the theory so you can see your newly acquired knowledge in action.


Key Topics: • Tan, dye and finish your own leather • Hair removal, tanning and re-tannage • Material management • Eliminating technical tanning problems


• Understanding the control points on leather making


• Practical finishing and colour matching


Course Cost Members


£1195 + VAT


Non members £1495 + VAT


½ DAY


Managing Chemicals in the Leather Supply Chain


Responsible chemical management is fast becoming an absolute requirement for any brand or retailer as part of a sustainable product offering. With pressure is being place on upstream manufacturers to supply products that are produced in the absence of hazardous chemistry, increasing effort is required around chemical management for the entire upstream supply chain.


Key Topics: • Why product safety is important • The fundamentals of RSL • An introduction to the principles of MRSL • An introduction to replacement chemistry


Course Cost Members £195 + VAT


Non members £250 + VAT


½ DAY Understanding REACH REACH is an important piece of legislation for anyone manufacturing and supplying products within the EU and understanding the various elements and your obligations can be challenging.


This course have been developed to explain each section of the legislation in a simple step-by-step process, ensuring that you leave with an understanding of what you need to do in order to comply.


Key Topics: • Overview of the REACH process • SVHC, Annex XVII & Annex XIV obligations • Supply chain support


• Lab tour and demonstration of test performed


Course Cost Members £195 + VAT


Non members £245 + VAT


NEW for 2017


Open to both members and non-members, 2017 sees the introduction of online webinars as part of our training portfolio.


Covering a range of topics such as:


• Responding to the Modern Slavery Act


• Understanding Chrome VI in Leather


• Prioritising Your Sustainability Impacts: Risk Mapping


• Understanding REACH • Life Cycle Considerations • Mould in Product • Introduction to MRSL


These webinars are free to members and as always, we are more than happy to create a tailor made webinar to suit your company’s needs.


For dates, prices, agendas and more information, please visit


www.blcleathertech.com


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