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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Fabricate and assemble components
  3. Finalise operation and maintain equipment

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Work instructions include:

reading and interpreting plans

developing set-outs

using hand and power tools

operating basic machinery

applying quality requirements

applying product finishing techniques and materials

A basic glass and glazing project includes:

fish tank

display case

flower vase/box

ornamental box/case

Tools and equipment include:

flat felt covered cutting tables

tungsten wheel glass cutters

speed cutters

circle cutters

L-squares and straight edges

tape measures

glass handling gloves

safety glasses

gauntlets

aprons

marking pens

chinagraph pencils

templates and lubricants

drilling equipment (e.g. portable or wall-mounted)

free-standing diamond drill presses and saws

Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:

air flotation tables

roller castor tables or tilt tables with air flotation

breaker bars or roller castors

Materials include:

annealed glass (less than or 7 mm thick) and laminated glass (less than or 6.38 mm thick) as deemed appropriate for the project

Edging equipment includes:

linishing or belt machines

diamond or pencil edgers

pumice or cork polishers

horizontal wheels

finger slotters

hand tools

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices:

gloves

safety glasses

gauntlets

footwear

earmuffs

aprons and overalls

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment

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

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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


Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Adapt or vary glass and glazing designs and prepare, fabricate and assemble at least one (1) basic glass and glazing project which:

is of thin glass (annealed glass or laminated glass of less than or 7 mm thick)

requires the use of glass and glazing hand tools and basic glass and glazing processing machines

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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