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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Work requirements are identified from work instructions
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to forming glass, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • The process for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process is identified
   • Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of kiln and any other equipment/attachments and the quality requirements for each stage of the forming process are identified
   • Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the work
2. Prepare for work
   • Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
   • Kiln, tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
   • Kiln components and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for correct operation
3. Conduct glass forming operations
   • Kiln and forming equipment are operated, adjusted and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
   • Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements are followed
4. Complete work
   • Product is inspected for quality against work instructions, and items that do not meet requirements are re-worked or discarded
   • Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
   • Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and/or stored, as appropriate
   • Work area and kiln are cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Workplace documentation is completed as required by workplace procedures

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:	materials to be used pattern or mould to be used process required to complete work tasks number of sheets to be formed and holding area for completed items the correct kiln settings for the glass being formed
Glass for forming includes:	sheet glass float glass patterned glass
Materials include:	float glass sand and patterning material, such as silicone dowel sea shells
Tools and equipment include:	kiln bed (sand bed screed flat and firm to create the patterns or artwork) moulds and items for background patterns, such as paint rollers wire trowels
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

Complete forming glass of four (4) differing patterns using varying slumping techniques to the capacity of the kiln being used (patterns may be existing moulds or improvised designs)

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

Correct identification of equipment, processes and procedures for forming glass

Procedures for reporting materials, product or equipment faults

Correct operation of kilns

Workplace safety system requirements related to the forming of glass

Work flow requirements in relation to forming of glass

Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced

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