Assessor Resource

MSFGG3012
Set up and operate glass mirroring equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers setting up and operating glass mirroring equipment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work requirements are determined from work instructions

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to operating glass mirroring equipment, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job requirements and workplace procedures

1.4

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.5

Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls

1.6

Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of equipment and quality requirements for each stage of the mirroring process are identified

1.7

Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the glass mirroring process

1.8

The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified

2

Prepare glass for mirroring

2.1

If applicable, existing mirror is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing

2.2

Glass to be mirrored is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

2.3

Glass to be mirrored is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3

Conduct glass mirroring operations

3.1

Tinning solution is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.2

Glass is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.3

Mirror solution is applied to glass in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.4

Glass is washed and blow dried in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.5

Backing paint is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

4

Complete work

4.1

Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate

4.4

Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures, unserviceable equipment tagged, and faults identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5

Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately

4.6

Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare mirroring formulae

Perform equipment checks and set up and prepare mirroring equipment

Clean and prepare glass for mirroring

Apply tinning, mirroring and copper solutions on glass, dry and apply packing paint

Strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-mirror mirrors

Handle and store mirrors

Clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Correct procedures for the planning, preparation, operation and completion of glass mirroring operations

Work flow requirements in relation to the operation of glass mirroring equipment

Workplace procedures for the reporting of material, product or equipment faults

Relevant Australian Standards

Correct identification, handling and storage requirements for hazardous chemicals

Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced by glass mirroring operations

Workplace safety system requirements related to the operation of glass mirroring equipment

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to glass mirroring equipment, demineralised water, acid, mirroring chemicals, backing paint, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed materials, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work requirements are determined from work instructions

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to operating glass mirroring equipment, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job requirements and workplace procedures

1.4

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.5

Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls

1.6

Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of equipment and quality requirements for each stage of the mirroring process are identified

1.7

Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the glass mirroring process

1.8

The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified

2

Prepare glass for mirroring

2.1

If applicable, existing mirror is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing

2.2

Glass to be mirrored is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

2.3

Glass to be mirrored is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3

Conduct glass mirroring operations

3.1

Tinning solution is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.2

Glass is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.3

Mirror solution is applied to glass in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.4

Glass is washed and blow dried in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

3.5

Backing paint is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice

4

Complete work

4.1

Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate

4.4

Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures, unserviceable equipment tagged, and faults identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5

Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately

4.6

Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Work requirements include:

material to be used

process required to complete work tasks

number of sheets to be mirrored and holding area for completed items

Glass mirroring involves:

processes and equipment to mirror glass for the manufacture of mirrors and other glass products

Tools and equipment include:

semi-automatic and computer-navigated mirroring equipment

buffing and cleaning tables

spray booths

copper plating electrodes

extractor fans

dual nozzle spray guns

compressors

solution containers

heated drying racks

water distiller

mirroring formulas

tinning solution

backing paint

stripping acid tanks for re-mirroring

Materials include:

annealed glass

sheet glass

laminated glass

toughened glass

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices:

gauntlets

gloves

safety glasses

hard hats

safety footwear

aprons and overalls

respiratory masks

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

relevant Australian Standards

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare mirroring formulae

Perform equipment checks and set up and prepare mirroring equipment

Clean and prepare glass for mirroring

Apply tinning, mirroring and copper solutions on glass, dry and apply packing paint

Strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-mirror mirrors

Handle and store mirrors

Clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Correct procedures for the planning, preparation, operation and completion of glass mirroring operations

Work flow requirements in relation to the operation of glass mirroring equipment

Workplace procedures for the reporting of material, product or equipment faults

Relevant Australian Standards

Correct identification, handling and storage requirements for hazardous chemicals

Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced by glass mirroring operations

Workplace safety system requirements related to the operation of glass mirroring equipment

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to glass mirroring equipment, demineralised water, acid, mirroring chemicals, backing paint, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed materials, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work requirements are determined from work instructions 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to operating glass mirroring equipment, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work 
Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job requirements and workplace procedures 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls 
Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of equipment and quality requirements for each stage of the mirroring process are identified 
Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the glass mirroring process 
The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified 
If applicable, existing mirror is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing 
Glass to be mirrored is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Glass to be mirrored is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Tinning solution is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Glass is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Mirror solution is applied to glass in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Glass is washed and blow dried in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Backing paint is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 
Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures 
Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate 
Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures, unserviceable equipment tagged, and faults identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately 
Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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