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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to repair laminated glass windscreen
  2. Repair chipped and cracked laminated glass
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to repair laminated glass windscreen
  5. Repair chipped and cracked laminated glass
  6. Complete work processes

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Industry repair standards must include:

AS/NZS 2366.1 Windscreen repairs - Repair procedures

AS/NZS 2366.2 Windscreen repairs - Repair systems.

Materials must include:

repair resins

vehicle protection covers

glass cleaning and polishing materials.

Tools and equipment must include:

specialised tools for the repair of laminated glass.

Process for repairing chipped or cracked glass must include:

opening windscreen chip or crack to allow access for the repair resin

cleaning repair area and removing moisture from laminated glass

removing air from repair area using a vacuum tool

injecting repair resin into chip or crack at pressure to ensure capillary action takes place.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

selecting and using PPE

using glass repair systems

using SDS when working with chemicals and resins

material handling and storage

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste chemicals, resins and materials.



Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to repairing laminated glass windscreens, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using glass repair systems

using safety data sheets (SDS) when working with chemicals and resins

material handling and storage

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste chemicals, resins and materials

location and content of SDS relating to repair chemicals and resins

requirements of:

AS/NZS 2366.1 Windscreen repairs - Repair procedures

AS/NZS 2366.2 Windscreen repairs - Repair systems

laminated glass repair systems and procedures for:

identifying types and use of laminated glass repair resins

opening windscreen chip or crack

cleaning repair area

removing moisture from laminated glass

removing air from repair area using a vacuum tool

pressure injection of repair resin

ensuring capillary action

finishing glass surfaces

procedures for protecting vehicle systems and components during repair work

pre- and post-inspection procedures for laminated glass windscreen repairs.