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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work

Required Skills

Required skills include

collecting organising and understanding information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors other workers and customers report work outcomes and problems and relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders including common industry terminology plans and safety procedures prepare reports and interpret technical information and specifications

planning and organising activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking workflow interruptions or wastage

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

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate work requirements optimise glass sizes for handling and processing and assemble required materials

using prechecking and inspection techniques to plan work and avoid reworking and wastage

using the workplace technology related to the operation of glass toughening equipment

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Required knowledge includes

correct procedures for the setup operation and operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment

workflow requirements relating to the operation of glass toughening equipment

workplace procedures for the reporting of material product or equipment faults

characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced in the glass toughening process

correct identification of relevant equipment processes and procedures

workplace safety system requirements related to the operation of glass toughening equipment

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

interpret work orderjob instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass toughening equipment

plan the conduct of glass toughening operations

set up operate monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment

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

as a minimum

identify the features of the glass toughening process including the principles purpose and properties of toughened glass

identify the procedures required in the glass toughening process

perform preinspection and preparation procedures on glass for toughening

safely load and operate a glass toughening furnace

perform testing classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with ASNZS Safety glazing materials in buildings

work effectively with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements

The following resources should be made available

glass toughening equipment

workplace operating procedures

unprocessed materials

personal protective equipment

an appropriate work area

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work requirements may include:

material to be used

process required to complete work tasks

the required machine settings and adjustments

number of sheets to be toughened and holding area for completed items

Glass toughening equipment includes:

equipment and machines involved in the process of toughening glass. This involves the controlled heating and cooling of glass

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:

gauntlets

gloves

safety glasses

hard hats

safety footwear

aprons and overalls

Workplace procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass toughening equipment

machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements

AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings

Tools and equipment are to include:

glass washing machines and toughening furnaces

Materials are to include, but are not limited to:

clear glass

tinted and patterned annealed glass

Furnace pre-start, start-up and set-up proceduresmay include, but are not limited to:

operating controls

lift

pump

furnace lever

furnace rollers

quench potentiometer

fans

dampers

actuators

inlet veins and gearboxes