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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for glass moving
   • Work requirements in the form of type and quantity of glass to be relocated are identified from work instructions
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for movement of glass sheets by mechanical means, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • Glass sheets to be moved are identified and weight is estimated or calculated and safe movement requirements applied
   • Appropriate mechanical handling equipment, tools and equipment are identified
   • Risks arising from the required lifting to self, others, material and equipment are identified, load carrying, set down or movement of the glass
   • Equipment and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for safe operation with any damaged or worn parts reported to appropriate personnel
   • Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to movement
2. Plan glass movement
   • Locations for glass storage are identified and routes to be followed determined
   • Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made
   • Process for relocating glass is planned, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
   • Proposed process is checked against advisory standards and workplace procedures for compliance
3. Relocate glass
   • Equipment is operated in accordance with approved advisory standards, manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and WHS requirements
   • Planned process and route are followed and glass is relocated without damage to material, personnel or equipment
   • Glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
   • Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, and any differences reported
4. Complete work
   • Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Handling equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is completed, as required

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
Glass includes:	annealed laminated toughened tinted obscured heat reflecting mirrors
Safe movement requirements include:	complying with relevant WHS regulations determining the safe weight load limit (WLL) using safe working load (SWL) limit tables
Mechanical handling equipment includes:	gantry cranes up to 4.9 SWL scissor or vacuum grabs
Tools and equipment include:	air and tilt tables A-frames and stillage racks
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses hard hats safety footwear 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

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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

Use correct personal protective safety apparel and safety regulations for overhead lifting

Safely use gantry cranes up to 4.9 SWL, including relevant standards and regulations

Safely use vacuum rigs or scissor grabs for lifting single glass sheets

Follow pre-safety and inspection procedures, calculate weight, and safely load and secure glass

Relocate single sheets of glass by vacuum or scissor grabs up to 4.5 m2 (170 kg)

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

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Knowledge Evidence

Qualities and characteristics of glass, including hazards and handling requirements, and the behaviour of glass sheets when lifted and moved

Work flow requirements in relation to the movement of glass by mechanical means

Principles, requirements and techniques of moving glass sheets by mechanical means

Workplace safety system requirements related to the moving of glass sheets by mechanical means

Capabilities, operating processes and procedures of mechanical handling equipment

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