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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and plan work requirements

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 and optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assembling of required materials

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

using workplace technology related to the fabrication and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

applying different glass splashbacks finishes to specification

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Required knowledge includes

workflow requirements in relation to the processing and installation of mirrors

workplace safety system requirements related to the processing and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced

identification of equipment processes and procedures related to the fabrication and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

relevant Australian Standards including minimum proximity of glass splashbacks to gas cooking appliances

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 process and install mirrors and glass splashbacks

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 product quality

as a minimum

measure for mirror and glass splashback installations

cut mirror and glass up to mm including vinyl backed

carry out edge working

prepare walls for installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

construct and fit mirrors and glass splashbacks which may include frames

cut and drill holes in mirrors and glass splashbacks to cutout specifications

identify and use spirit andor laser levels

set plumb and level lines

fit framed andor unframed wall safety andor security mirrors including return mirrors with minimal deflection

finish and fit glass splashbacks to specification

clean and present finished mirrors andor glass splashbacks

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

mirror and splashback specifications

mirrors

aluminium framing material

toughened glass for splashbacks

splashback finishing materials and equipment

fixingfasteners

workplace operating procedures

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.

Mirrors may include:

framed

frameless

wall

return

safety and security mirrors

tinted

Glass splashbacks may include

framed

frameless

wall

return

toughened (tempered) clear or low iron glass used in:

kitchens

bathrooms

laundries (wet areas)

feature walls

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 fabrication and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

equipment or tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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

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

Australian Standards:

AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation

AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass

AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation

Materials may include, but are not limited to:

timber and metal framing materials

float and vinyl backed mirrors

fixings and fasteners

paint and other finishes for glass splashbacks

Tools and equipment may include:

tungsten wheel glass cutters

speed cutters

straight edges and squares

plate and running pliers

glass lifting and handling equipment

personal safety equipment

glass edging equipment

diamond drills and saws

water

spirit level

dumpy and laser levels

plumb bobs

chalk lines

tape measures

portable drills

general hand tools

paint and digital print application equipment

light emitting diode (LED) backlighting installation tools

Fixings and fasteners may include:

adhesive tapes

screws and rosettes

mirror and spring clips

hollow wall fasteners

rawl plugs

cloth and glues

and non-acidic silicones

Holes may be required for:

power points

switches

warning lights

other cut-outs in specifications

Splashback finishes may include:

painted:

solid

metallic

satin

sparkle

gilded

digitally printed images

mirrored

sandblasted

tinted

LED back-lit