Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify glass types, glazing products and consumables
- Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to glass and glazing work are verified and complied with
- The characteristics of glass types and glazing products are identified to determine their use and suitability for a range of glazing work
- Types and quantities of glazing consumables required for a glazing job are identified from plans or work instructions
- Prepare to use glass and glazing products
- Work requirements for glass and glazing work are determined in a logical order to suit the job
- Common glass and glazing tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and their use in glass and glazing work are identified
- Glass to match work requirements is checked for type, size and imperfections
- Glazing products are selected in accordance with customer orders and Australian Standards
- Defective glazing products are reported for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures
- Handle and use glass and glazing consumables
- Consumables are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the planned glazing work
- Consumables are handled and used according to workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions and industry practice
- Any problems occurring when using consumables are identified, rectified and/or reported, where appropriate
- Store glass and glazing consumables