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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the assembly of leadlight and stained glass components are verified and complied with
   • Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability, and any faults rectified or reported prior to commencement
   • Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use
   • Workplace environment considerations are identified and measures to reduce noise, dust and obstacles are applied
   • Assembly sequence is planned
   • Fixing and joining devices are selected in accordance with work instructions and type of materials to be joined
   • Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose
2. Assemble components
   • Components are laid out and assembled using jigs and appropriate fastenings
   • Hand and/or power tools, and equipment are used, as required
   • Assembled work is checked for compliance with specifications
   • Components are prepared, assembled and fitted in accordance with specifications
   • Work which does not meet quality specifications is repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal
   • Finished products are organised and stored in holding area
3. Clean work area and maintain equipment
   • Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with 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
Components include:	panels door inserts frames limited basic end items
Tools and equipment include:	benches light boxes glass grinders lead knifes lead vice lathekins farriers nails glass cutters grozing and small running pliers soldering irons and bits suede cleaning and polishing brushes pickers
Materials include:	coloured/plain glass panels patterns/templates timber lathes ornamental fittings lead came solder and fluxes
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

Assemble leadlight and stained glass components, including one (1) each from a panel, door insert and frame, to industry standards

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

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for assembling leadlight and stained glass components

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for component assembly

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of leadlight and stained glass components and materials used in assembly

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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