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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify plant set-up requirements
   • Required specifications for glass processing are identified and interpreted for process application
   • Plant machinery and ancillary equipment are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
   • Procedures for checking the quality of glass produced, working condition of equipment, and quality requirements for each stage of the process are identified
2. Set machine/s
   • Sequence of glass processing operations is determined and plant machine/s set or programmed accordingly
   • Plant machine/s and programs are adjusted to meet glass product specifications and operational requirements.
   • Plant pre-start, start-up and set-up procedures are completed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
3. Trial program
   • Plant is operated to process glass, observing all safety procedures
   • Sample glass product is checked for compliance with specifications
   • Program editing to change operational sequence, speed and tolerance requirements is undertaken as required to ensure processing conforms to specification
4. Identify abnormal plant and/or process performance
   • Tests are conducted to determine if plant machines and ancillary equipment is operating to specification and products produced meet quality standards
   • Signs of equipment or product degradation and impending failure are recognised
5. Identify causes of substandard performance
   • Maintenance records are examined to ensure that plant machinery and equipment does not require simple maintenance
   • Calibration records are accessed and equipment tested to determine if plant is operating within calibration
   • All plant and testing variables are evaluated to identify possible causes of substandard performance and equipment isolated using appropriate elimination techniques
6. Rectify plant faults
   • Adjustments or corrections for plant and ancillary equipment are assessed and made as required
   • Plant is checked to ensure correct operation
7. Instruct machine operator
   • Operator of set-up and programmed plant is instructed on correct operation of the plant ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place
   • Operator is monitored to ensure plant is operated correctly and remedial instruction provided where necessary

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 scope includes:	setting up and programming semi-automatic and automatic machines in glass processing plants testing machines, ancillary equipment and processed glass products against operational specifications quality assurance of products and identifying faults and out of specification operation of glass plant machinery and ancillary equipment rectifying common plant faults or referring complex problems to appropriate technicians training plant operators on correct procedures
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements include:	Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations organisational safety policies and procedures the use of personal protective equipment and clothing firefighting equipment first aid equipment hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Procedures include:	work instructions standard operating procedures written, verbal or computer-based procedures
Organisational requirements include:	legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility quality assurance procedural manuals quality and continuous improvement processes and standards ethical standards recording and reporting access and equity principles and practices equipment use, maintenance and storage environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Glass plant/equipment include:	glass laminating plant glass toughening plant insulated glass plant glass silvering plant glass printing plant cutting (including water jet), seaming, edge grinding non-NC and CNC milling

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Performance Evidence

Comply with all relevant safety requirements, including isolation or shutdown of machines, use of safety and lockout devices, and attachment of appropriate warning tags

Interpret glass processing machine and ancillary equipment specifications for machine setting and maintenance

Set-up and edit programs for at least three (3) different types of glass processing plant

Conduct sample runs of machines and manage quality assurance by checking products against required standards

Perform normal testing, setting and maintenance of machines, investigate improper operation, and identify and rectify operating problems, including adjustments/rectifications/modifications

Document and communicate work-related information, including reporting of non-conforming outcomes and other problems

Instruct machine operator on the correct sequence of operations and processing specifications

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

Principles of operation of glass processing plant/equipment

Interactions between plant units within the entire plant

The architecture and location of the glass process/production equipment

Specific glass plant process operations

Interactions between glass plant items/processes

Glass product specifications and quality standards

Hierarchy of control and basis of control for glass plant/s

Glass and glass processing plant technical specifications and repair manuals

Principles and techniques of machine setting and adjustment

Troubleshooting procedures for testing equipment, typical fault conditions and relevant fault finding procedures

Maintenance and repair processes and techniques

Workplace procedures and maintenance planning

Procedures for attaching ancillary device(s) to non-NC/CNC machines

Measuring devices/techniques for checking glass products

Effects of changes to cutting feeds and speeds

Hazards and control measures associated with computer controlled machines, including housekeeping

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