Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with work supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

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

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate work requirements optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assemble required materials

use prechecking and inspection techniques to plan work avoiding reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the glazing of simple window and door frames

Required knowledge

the qualities and characteristics of glass including the hazards and handling requirements

the techniques methods materials and process of glazing simplecomplex window and door frames

workplace safety system requirements related to the glazing simplecomplex window and door frames

relevant Australian Standards

workflow in relation to fitting glass

characteristics purpose and operation of tools and equipment used in glazing simplecomplex window and door frames

identification of equipment processes and procedures

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

Interpret work orderjob instruction and locate and apply relevant information to glazereglaze simplecomplex windows and doors

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

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

Glaze the following

timber putty faced and beaded window sashes including fixed sliding double hung casement and awning sashes

metal channel and beaded window sashes including fixed sliding double hung casement and awning sashes

timber putty faced and beaded doors including fixed sliding hinged pivot and bifold doors

metal channel and beaded doors including fixed sliding hinged pivot and bifold doors

Include the following for each

select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS

calculate glazing clearance and cutting size

cut glass to AS Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass

select glazing tools equipment glazing sealants vinyls and tapes

prepare working area

prepare glazing rebates and channels prior to installation

clean glass tools equipment and work area

calculate the cost of glass glazing materials and labour

Reglaze timber and metal windows and doors including

prepare work area and drop sheets

select reglazing tools and equipment

hack outremove beads and glass safely from timber windows and doors

remove and disassemble metal window sashes and doors and remove glass safely

select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS

calculate glazing clearance and cutting size

cut glass to industry standards AS

select glazing tools equipment glazing sealants vinyls and tapes

glaze timber and metal windows and doors

install sash cords unique and spring balances on timber and metal double hung windows

clean glass tools equipment and work area

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Frames glass fixing material sealants workplace operating procedures and work orders personal protective equipment and an appropriate work areasite

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 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 glazing equipment materials work instructions and deadlines

Unit context

Glaze/re-glaze

Types of glass may include but are not limited to:

Tools and equipment are to include:

Materials are to include but are not limited to:

Methods of glazing may include:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures