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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove and install fixed body glass
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Removal and installation information is accessed and interpreted from fixed body glass supplier specifications
   • 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 fixed body glass are selected according to vehicle manufacturer specifications and job requirements, and are inspected for quality
   • Adhesives and sealants are selected and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted accurately
   • 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
   • Fixed body glass component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Fixed body glass component is installed, bonded or sealed, and finished according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Adhesive is cured according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and timelines, as required
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations, related accessories are operating correctly, 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
4. Prepare to remove and install fixed body glass
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Removal and installation information is accessed and interpreted from fixed body glass supplier specifications
   • 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 fixed body glass are selected according to vehicle manufacturer specifications and job requirements, and are inspected for quality
   • Adhesives and sealants are selected and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted accurately
   • 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
5. Carry out removal and installation activities
   • Fixed body glass component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Fixed body glass component is installed, bonded or sealed, and finished according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Adhesive is cured according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and timelines, as required
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations, related accessories are operating correctly, 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:	urethane for direct glazed fixed body glass sealants for rubber glazed fixed body glass solvents and cleaning materials.
Tools and equipment must include:	personal protective equipment (PPE) specialist tools and equipment for removing and installing fixed body glass.
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 adhesives and sealants 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:

one direct glazed fixed body glass

one rubber glazed fixed body glass.

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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 vehicle fixed body glass, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and lifting equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives and sealants

material handling and storage

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

location and content of technical information, including manufacturer or supplier specifications and specific workplace fitting instructions

fixed body glass removal and installation methods and techniques, including:

type and use of fixed body glass tools and equipment

glass and material handling techniques

adhesive and sealant types

bonding and sealing methods

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during removal and installation work

procedures for final inspection of fitted fixed body glass.

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