This Participant handbook is designed to enable training for the Qualification Pack (QP) for Drum Operator vide Reference ID: LSS /Q0301 published by LSSC.

This course encompasses all 8 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Drum Operator” Qualification Pack issued by “SSC: Leather Sector Skill Council”. Each NOS is covered across one unit/s.

This book is designed for up-grading the knowledge and skills for working as a ‘Drum Operator’ in Leather Industry. This book will provide the necessary knowledge and skill inputs for an operator to work in an organized and disciplined manner by following safe working practices, good housekeeping, effective communication, documentation and work ethics.

Upon successful completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Carry out soaking operation
2. Carry out limiting operations
3. Carry out pickling operations
4. Carry out tanning operation
5. Monitor the quality of the production while undertaking drum related activities
6. Maintain the work area, tools and machines
7. Maintain health, safety and security at workplace
8. Comply with industry, regulatory and organizational requirements.