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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and plan work requirements
  2. Prepare for work
  3. Fabricate and install mirrors and glass splashbacks
  4. Complete work

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

Mirrors include:

framed

frameless

wall

return

safety and security mirrors

tinted

Glass splashbacks include:

framed

frameless

wall

return

toughened (tempered) clear or low iron glass used in:

kitchens

bathrooms

laundries (wet areas)

feature walls

Materials include:

timber and metal framing materials

float and vinyl backed mirrors

fixings and fasteners

paint and other finishes for glass splashbacks

Tools and equipment include:

tungsten wheel glass cutters

speed cutters

straight edges and squares

plate and running pliers

glass lifting and handling equipment

personal safety equipment

glass edging equipment

diamond drills and saws

water

spirit level

dumpy and laser levels

plumb bobs

chalk lines

tape measures

portable drills

general hand tools

paint and digital print application equipment

light emitting diode (LED) backlighting installation tools

Fixings and fasteners include:

adhesive tapes

screws and rosettes

mirror and spring clips

hollow wall fasteners

rawl plugs

cloth and glues

and non-acidic silicones

Hole requirements include:

power points

switches

warning lights

other cut-outs in specifications

Splashback finishes include:

painted:

solid

metallic

satin

sparkle

gilded

digitally printed images

mirrored

sandblasted

tinted

LED back-lit

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

Australian Standards:

AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation

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

AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation


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

Measure for mirror and glass splashback installations and cut mirror and glass up to 8 mm, including vinyl-backed

Carry out edge working

Prepare walls for installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

Construct and fit mirrors and glass splashbacks, which may include frames

Cut and drill holes in mirrors and glass splashbacks to cut-out specifications

Identify and use spirit and/or laser levels to set plumb and level lines

Fit framed and/or unframed, wall, safety and/or security mirrors, including return mirrors with minimal deflection

Finish and fit glass splashbacks to specification and clean and present finished mirrors and/or glass splashbacks

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


Knowledge Evidence

Work flow requirements in relation to the processing and installation of mirrors

Workplace safety system requirements related to the processing and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures related to the fabrication and installation of mirrors and glass splashbacks

Relevant Australian Standards, including minimum proximity of glass splashbacks to gas cooking appliances