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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify work requirements
  2. Prepare for installation
  3. Identify site conditions and constraints
  4. Fit leadlight and stained glass
  5. Finalise the installation

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

Appropriate personnel include:

architects

engineers

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Architecturally engineered leadlight and stained glass includes:

curtain walls

infill and structural balustrade

suspended and overhead glass

toughened glass assemblies

aluminium systems, including planar assemblies

curtain wall systems

spider assemblies

panel wall systems (hung and stacked)

watertight glazing techniques, including the use of silicone

Tools and equipment include:

assembly benches

drop and up-cut saws

pneumatic, hydraulic and manual presses

lifting equipment

frame tooling

copy routers

end millers

crimpers

electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers

pop rivet guns

glue guns

general hand tools

Materials include:

leadlight or stained glass panels

annealed glass

safety glass

patterned glass

tinted

heat-reflective

insulated glass units

steel

fasteners

plastics

sealants

tapes

vinyls

gaskets

timber reveals

flashings

Fixing method includes:

consideration of the technical specification, type of glass and frame, security requirements, sealing methods and relevant Australian Standards

Preparation include:

cleaning

surface preparation, if required

checking size against specification

Records include:

the product type

size

inspection

inspection outcomes

quality outcomes

storage locations

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


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

Identify structural leadlight and stained glass, their properties, uses and limitations

Assess the likely impact of various environmental effects on architectural leadlight and stained glass

Prepare and install at least one architecturally engineered leadlight and stained glass component that can be a curtain wall/panel, suspended panel or a balustrade

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for structural leadlight and stained glass

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

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

Architectural leadlight and stained glass construction terminology and techniques

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for preparation and installation of architectural leadlight and stained glass

Types of glass and other materials used in the leadlight and stained glass industry, their characteristics, properties, uses and limitations

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Storage systems and labelling

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement