Required skills

correctly and safely select use and maintain hand and power tools

meet quality standards of finish

communicate effectively with supervisors and other workers

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

Required knowledge

workflow within the workplace

workplace safety requirements and OHampS legislation

function and purpose of hand and power tools used in the workplace

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

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrate compliance with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to during and after use of hand and power tools

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

As a minimum demonstrate the ability to

identify each of the glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

indicate their applications and limitations

effectively and safely use them in the workplace environment

maintain and safely store them

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements

Resource implications

Glass and glazing sector hand and power tools materials used in the manufacturing andor processing of glass and glazing products operating procedures work area and workplace requirements

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency

Context of assessment

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

Unit context

Hand tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:

Power tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures