Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements
- Work requirements, including glass, types of cuts, shapes and edges, processes and quantities required, are identified from work instructions or job order in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the appropriate quality, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Cutting list and quality standards are determined and procedures identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry standards
- Glass to be cut, shaped, drilled or edged is selected using information from the work order, including the type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- Automatic, including computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, related equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified, and information required to be entered into machine to match work requirements or job order is calculated
- Prepare for work
- Technique and sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- Procedures for monitoring quality of materials, work in progress and finished items are identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry practice
- Tools, equipment and attachments required for the work are assembled and checked for good working order
- Components and controls of machines, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and appropriate action taken if not in working order
- Information required by machine for required process is entered
- Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards
- Glass to be processed is located in the work area using appropriate handling techniques
- Glass to be processed is checked for imperfections and damage
- Conduct processing operations
- Tools, equipment and tables are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
- Glass is processed to required standard in accordance with job order, work instructions and procedures, including the performance of routine lubrication and adjustments of machines/equipment, if required
- Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons in accordance with enterprise procedures, and any authorised changes in working procedures followed
- Completed product is inspected for quality of work and repaired, reprocessed or discarded in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work
- Processed glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- Work area clean-up is completed following workplace procedures
- Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace requirements
- Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
- Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements