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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for removal and installation of direct glazed windscreen
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Removal and installation information is accessed and interpreted from windscreen and vehicle manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety data sheets (SDS) for primers, activators and adhesives
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Vehicle is inspected to ensure there is no prior damage and that all related accessories are operating correctly
   • Materials and windscreen are selected according to windscreen and vehicle manufacturer specifications, and are inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Vehicle is protected and safely located according to workplace procedures
2. Carry out removal and installation activities
   • Windscreen is removed according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Replacement windscreen is installed, bonded and finished according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Adhesive is cured according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and timelines, as required
3. Prepare for removal and installation of direct glazed windscreen
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Removal and installation information is accessed and interpreted from windscreen and vehicle manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety data sheets (SDS) for primers, activators and adhesives
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Vehicle is inspected to ensure there is no prior damage and that all related accessories are operating correctly
   • Materials and windscreen are selected according to windscreen and vehicle manufacturer specifications, and are inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Vehicle is protected and safely located according to workplace procedures
4. Carry out removal and installation activities
   • Windscreen is removed according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Replacement windscreen is installed, bonded and finished according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Adhesive is cured according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and timelines, as required
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations, related accessories are operating correctly, customer is informed of time to wait before driving vehicle, and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

Materials must include:	direct glazing materials, including: adhesives activators primers cleaning agents.
Tools and equipment mustinclude:	personal protective equipment (PPE) specialist tools for removing direct glazed windscreens lifting assistance tools to help install windscreens.
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 tools and lifting equipment using SDS for primers, activators and adhesives material handling and storage environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and chemicals.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

remove and install direct glazed windscreens on three different vehicles.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing and installing direct glazed windscreens, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and lifting equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for primers, activators and adhesives

material handling and storage

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

location and content of windscreen, vehicle manufacturer, and specific workplace technical specifications

removal and installation methods and techniques for direct glazed windscreens, including:

type and use of windscreen specialist tools and equipment

windscreen handling techniques

adhesive methods

potential problems and consequences

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during windscreen removal and installation

procedures for final inspection of fitted direct glazed windscreens.

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