The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

interpret work order/job instruction to identify requirements and plan the process to construct/repair leadlight panels

select and use appropriate materials and processes for the panel being constructed/repaired

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

conduct appropriate research to determine if a leadlight panel is historically important and determine appropriate restoration and conservation requirements and techniques

restore and conserve historically important works

as a minimum:

construct leadlight panels

measure openings for leadlight panels

design, including construction of cartoon templates

identify and select materials, including glass and lead came

cut basic and complex shapes in clear, patterned and coloured glass

lead up, flux and solder

weatherproof, cement, pick and polish

glaze, including putty facing and beading up

may include reinforcement bar installation

repair leadlight panels:

remove leadlight from opening to be repaired

construct templates, cartoons and rubbings

identify and select replacement materials

disassemble lead and broken glass panels

cut glass to suit

lead up, weatherproof, cement, pick and polish

re-glaze repaired leadlight panel

work effectively with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace.

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements.

The following resources should be made available:

appropriate leadlighting materials

work area

work order

specifications

tools

personal protective equipment

equipment and consumables.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills include:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications; communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors, other workers and customers; report work outcomes and problems; and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology, plans and safety procedures; prepare reports; and interpret technical information and specifications

planning and organising activities, including the preparation and layout of the work area, and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, and optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assembling of required materials

using pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, and avoid re-working and wastage

using workplace technology related to the construction/repair of leadlight panels, including restoration and conservation of historically important works

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Required knowledge includes:

end use of leadlight panels and required safety, quality and structural standards

characteristics, including hazards and workplace safety system requirements associated with the materials used in leadlight panel construction

operation of tools and equipment used in constructing/repairing leadlight panels

research techniques to establish the historical importance of stained glass and leadlighting works

processes and procedures involved in the construction/repair process of leadlight panels, including historically important works

the impact of design features of the leadlight panel on purpose, materials and construction

relevant Australian Standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Repair methods may include:

re-leading

strap repair and lead lifting

restoration and conservation of historically important stained glass and leadlighting works

OHS requirements cover:

material handling

work processing

workspace and ventilation considerations

material disposal processes

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:

glass handling gloves

safety glasses

Workplace procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to constructing/repairing leadlight panels

workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass and glass panels

equipment manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, patterns, templates, drawings and/or designs

safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements

quality and Australian Standards and procedures

Tools and equipment may include:

timber benches

light boxes

glass grinders

lead knives

lead vice

lathekins

farrier's nails

glass cutters

grozing and small running pliers

soldering irons and bits

suede

cleaning and polishing brushers and pickers

Leadlight construction materials may include, but are not limited to:

coloured/plain glass panels

patterns/templates

timber lathes

ornamental fittings

lead came

solder and fluxes