Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Plan and prepare for work
- Select glass cutting table and clear work surface of debris and dust
- Clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins
- Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to handling
- Safely place glass to be cut in the required work area using correct manual handling procedures
- Accurately measure glass within specified tolerances accurately to minimise waste
- Set and test equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace procedures
- Process glass
- Achieve required quality and output through correct operating and monitoring of tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Make routine lubrication and adjustments of tools and/or equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- Inspect completed product for quality of work and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work
- Label and store processed glass ensuring there are no projections in accordance with workplace procedures
- Remove scraps and off-cuts for disposal and/or recycling in accordance with environmental or workplace procedures
- Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
- Accurately complete workplace documentation in accordance with workplace procedures