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. |
OHS requirementsare to be in accordance with: | Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:the use of personal protective equipment and clothingfire fighting equipmentfirst aid equipmenthazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substancesmanual handling, including lifting and carrying |
Legislative requirementsare to be in accordance with: | applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:award and enterprise agreementsindustrial relationsAustralian Standardsconfidentiality and privacyOHS requirements the environmentequal opportunityanti-discriminationrelevant industry codes of practiceduty of care and heritage |
Organisational requirementsmay include, but are not limited to: | legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibilityquality assuranceprocedural manualsquality and continuous improvement processes and standards,OHS proceduresemergency and evacuationethical standardsrecording and reportingaccess and equity principles and practicesequipment use, maintenance and storageenvironmental management (waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines) |
Appropriate personnelmay include, but are not limited to: | clientsarchitects engineers construction supervisors members of heritage committees government agencies other specialist artisans, such as stonemasons, where appropriate |
Assessment outcomesmay include, but are not limited to: | the requirement to conserve the leadlight or stained glass panels the cost of conservation recommendations on future tasks |
Tools and equipmentmay include: | work benches ladders and scaffolding cameras magnifying glasseslights general hand tools |
Plans and other documentsmay include: | original architectural plansoriginal drawings, cartoons and cut lines for glass panelhistorical documentation and photographs charcoal rubbings sketches |
Glass faults may include, but are not limited to: | cracking crazing and missing sections deterioration of glass paint loose or flaking paint corroding glass through water or chemical action |
Structural faultsmay include, but are not limited to: | oxidation and rusting supports panel frame deterioration buckled and bowing panels cracked cames and defective putty faulty frames or frame settings broken tie wires and support bars |
Environmental effectsmay include, but are not limited to: | colour changes surface etching lead oxidation |
Other problemsmay include aspects such as: | building, wall and roof problems requiring specific remedial action, not directly related to the panel |
Conservation requirementsare as defined in: | the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter as meaning all of the processes of looking after a place needed to retain cultural significance. It includes maintenance and may include:preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaptation dependent upon specific circumstances (It commonly involves a combination of more than one of these). It also requires that the stained glass conservator respects and understands the requirements of other specialist crafts and the role of other specialist artisanspreservation is the process of maintaining the leadlight and stained glass panel in its existing state and of retarding deteriorationrestoration means returning the leadlight and stained glass panel to a known earlier state by removing accretions or by reassembling existing components without the introduction of new materialreconstruction means returning the leadlight and stained glass panel to a known earlier state and is distinguished by the introduction of new materials |
Condition reportwould be in a format required by: | the client and may include such aspects as: the extent of the problems recommended solutions, including methodologiesphotographic evidence of current condition and locationlegislative requirements related to heritage leadlight and stained glass and their affects on the recommendations and probable costings |