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==Profession tanner==
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==Tanning profession==
Früher gab es in fast jeder Stadt [[Gerberei|Gerbereien]] und Gerber. Heute gibt es nur noch wenige Gerbereien in Deutschland, und der Beruf des Gerbers wird daher auch nicht mehr so oft erlernt. Die [[Lederherstellung]] ist ein Prozess mit vielen Arbeitsschritten. Daher gibt es die verschiedensten Arbeitsplätze in einer Gerberei.  
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Previously there were [[tannery|tanneries]] and tanners in almost every city. Today there are very few tanneries and the profession of a tanner is rarely taught. [[Leather production]] involves multiple processes which is why there are many different jobs in a tannery.
  
  
 
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''Traditional tanners in London ([https://www.colourlock.com/ www.colourlock.com])''<br></p>
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''Traditional tanners in London.''<br></p>
 
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An old saying: "In the leather procession the main thing is the stench: Lime, alum, salt, flour, arsenic make it quite white and beautiful. Egg yolks, piss and dog specialties give it a special smoothness. Therefore it is a high-sweet, the tender kiss on the white women [[Leather gloves|glove]]. "
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There's an old saying: "In the leather process the main thing is the stench: lime, alum, salt, flour, arsenic make it quite white and beautiful. Egg yolks, piss and dog poop give it a special smoothness. Therefore, it is a high-sweet, the tender kiss on the white womens' [[Leather gloves|glove]]. "
  
  
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Viele verbinden mit dem Beruf des Gerbers Gestank und giftige Chemie. Aber diese Zeiten sind schon lange vorbei. Inzwischen sind die modernen Gerbereien fast geruchsneutral und um eine kürzere Lebenserwartung braucht man sich keine Sorgen zu machen. Bei manchen Arbeitsschritten ist Körperkraft erforderlich. Die Lederhäute der [[Rindsleder|Rinder]] sind [[Maße und Gewichte|großflächig]] und daher auch schwer.
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Many people associated tanning with a strong stench and toxic chemicals. But these times are long past. Modern tanneries are almost odourless and tanners no longer have to worry about a shorter life expectancy. Some of the production [[Leather production|processes]] require high physical strength. Leather skins from [[Cow leather|cattle]] are not only [[Measures and weights|large]] but also soaked with water, making them very heavy.
  
Da die Gerbung der Umgang mit einem Naturprodukt ist, bleibt die Gerbung immer eine Herausforderung für den Gerber. Die [[Lederherstellung|vielen Arbeitsschritte]] in der [[Gerberei]] müssen im [[Gerbung|Bearbeitungsprozess]] ständig auf das Material abgestimmt sein, um [[Lederqualität|bestmöglichstes]] Leder herzustellen. Heutzutage ist der Beruf des Gerbers ein Beruf mit Ansehen und man muss sich ständig weiterbilden, um auf dem neusten Stand der Herstellungstechnik zu bleiben.  
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Since [[Tanning leather|tanning]] involves handling a inhomogeneous natural product, the work is always a challenge for the tanner. Many [[Leather production|processes]] in the tanning industry have to be adapted to the natural material in order to produce the [[leather quality|best possible]] leather according to the customer's requirements and in compliance with all parameters. Nowadays, tanning is a respected profession and tanners must constantly expand their knowledge in order to keep up with the latest technology.
  
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With the decline in leather production in developed countries, the demand for a career in the leather industry has decreased. In order to raise awareness of the many opportunities that the leather industry offers as a career, organizations such as "[https://de-de.facebook.com/leather.is.my.job/ Leather ist my Job]" have worked to publicize the uniqueness and attractiveness of jobs in the leather industry.
  
==Vocational training for tanners==
 
Ab 2015 ist die Berufsbezeichnung "Gerber" in "Fachkraft für Lederherstellung und Gerbereitechnik" geändert worden. Der '''Gerberberuf''' ist ein nach Berufsbildungsgesetz und Handwerksordnung anerkannter Ausbildungsberuf mit drei Jahren Lehrzeit, die aus verkürzt werden kann. Gerber erlernen die Verarbeitung von [[Haut|Rohhäuten]] zu [[Leder]] anhand angemessener [[Gerbung|Gerbverfahren]]. Sie sind sowohl in Handwerk als auch in der Industrie, in Gerbereien, Lederfärbereien und weiterverarbeitenden Betrieben tätig.
 
  
Zugangsvoraussetzungen zum Gerberberuf sind in der Regel mindestens ein sehr guter Hauptschulabschluss sowie ein gut ausgeprägtes technisches Denken. Die praktische Ausbildung findet im Lehrbetrieb statt.  
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In der [http://www.kss-rt.de/gerber/gerber_uebersicht.html Kerschensteinerschule] in Reutlingen werden Gerber und Pelzveredler ausgebildet.  
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Training for tanners varies, depending on national regulations and laws. Local [[Tannery|tanneries]] and the national [[leather institutes]] are aware of the relevant requirements. However, a basic school education and a well-developed technical understanding will provide a good foundation for those wishing to join the profession.
  
  
 
==Leather technicians==
 
==Leather technicians==
Früher gab es die Möglichkeit, dass ein Gerber sich zum staatlich anerkannten Ledertechniker weiterbilden konnten. Nach dem Wegfall dieser Möglichkeit, bietet die [[FILK]] (Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen FILK) seit 2015 die Möglichkeit, die Zusatzqualifikation "Gerberei- und Ledertechnik" zu erwerben. Diese Zusatzqualifikation ist staatlich anerkannt und und IHK-geprüft. Das Modul besteht aus sieben Präsenzwochen, die durch Selbstlernphasen unterbrochen werden und endet mit einer Abschlussprüfung. Voraussetzung für den Erwerb dieser Qualifikation sind eine dreijährige Beurfserfahrung und eine erfolgreiche Meisterausbildung in technischen oder naturwissenschaftlichen Bereichen.  
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Leather technicians are above tanners in the tannery hierarchy. They are more experienced, have a higher level of knowledge and greater responsibility. Also, this position may be called and handled differently in every country.  
 
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==Tanner baptism - Tanner fountain==
 
==Tanner baptism - Tanner fountain==
It is a tradition that tanner or leather technicians after their graduation go through the tanner baptism. This can be done at a local well or in a large container. The graduates are immersed in the water in full dress. A humid-joyful event as a celebration of the successful completion of the education.
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Following their graduation tanners or leather technicians traditionally had to go through the tanner baptism. This involved immersing the graduates, fully dressed, in a local well or a large container. This damp yet joyful event was a celebration to mark the successful completion of the training.
 
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== [[Leather videos|Videos]] about the [[leather production]]==
 
== [[Leather videos|Videos]] about the [[leather production]]==
 
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''The [[leather production]] in a modern [[tannery]].''
 
''The [[leather production]] in a modern [[tannery]].''
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''[[Brain tanning]].''
 
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''The leather production with [[tannins]] of the oak.''
 
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''[[Chamois leather|Chamois leather production in Germany]].''
 
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Latest revision as of 18:55, 24 July 2023

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Tanning profession

Previously there were tanneries and tanners in almost every city. Today there are very few tanneries and the profession of a tanner is rarely taught. Leather production involves multiple processes which is why there are many different jobs in a tannery.


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Tanner-Tannery-26.jpg Tanning-Tanner-Tannery-27.jpg

Traditional tanners in London.

 

There's an old saying: "In the leather process the main thing is the stench: lime, alum, salt, flour, arsenic make it quite white and beautiful. Egg yolks, piss and dog poop give it a special smoothness. Therefore, it is a high-sweet, the tender kiss on the white womens' glove. "


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Many people associated tanning with a strong stench and toxic chemicals. But these times are long past. Modern tanneries are almost odourless and tanners no longer have to worry about a shorter life expectancy. Some of the production processes require high physical strength. Leather skins from cattle are not only large but also soaked with water, making them very heavy.

Since tanning involves handling a inhomogeneous natural product, the work is always a challenge for the tanner. Many processes in the tanning industry have to be adapted to the natural material in order to produce the best possible leather according to the customer's requirements and in compliance with all parameters. Nowadays, tanning is a respected profession and tanners must constantly expand their knowledge in order to keep up with the latest technology.

With the decline in leather production in developed countries, the demand for a career in the leather industry has decreased. In order to raise awareness of the many opportunities that the leather industry offers as a career, organizations such as "Leather ist my Job" have worked to publicize the uniqueness and attractiveness of jobs in the leather industry.


Leather is my job!


Vocational training for tanners

Training for tanners varies, depending on national regulations and laws. Local tanneries and the national leather institutes are aware of the relevant requirements. However, a basic school education and a well-developed technical understanding will provide a good foundation for those wishing to join the profession.


Leather technicians

Leather technicians are above tanners in the tannery hierarchy. They are more experienced, have a higher level of knowledge and greater responsibility. Also, this position may be called and handled differently in every country.


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Tanner baptism - Tanner fountain

Following their graduation tanners or leather technicians traditionally had to go through the tanner baptism. This involved immersing the graduates, fully dressed, in a local well or a large container. This damp yet joyful event was a celebration to mark the successful completion of the training.


Additional information


Videos about the leather production

The leather production in a modern tannery.


Brain tanning.


The leather production with tannins of the oak.


Chamois leather production in Germany.


Process steps in the leather production
Storage - soaking - liming - fleshing - splitting - pickling - tanning - neutralising - withering - sorting - shaving - dyeing - fatliquoring - retanning - drying - finish - softening - final check


Tanning methods
Chrome tanning - Vegetable-tanned leather - Synthetic tanning - Tanning with fats and oils


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