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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

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 one (1) or more of the following:

panels and components thereof

three-dimensional objects, lamps and sculptures

repair process

Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

benches

light boxes

glass grinders

lead knifes

foil dispensers

lathekins

farrier nails

glass cutters

grozing and small running pliers

soldering irons and bits

reinforcement materials

cleaning and polishing brushes

pickers

Materials include one (1) or more of the following:

coloured/plain glass

patterns/templates

patinas

ornamental fittings

copper foil

solders and fluxes

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

That prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices, including:

industry standard PPE for manual handling glass

safety glasses

respirator masks, ventilation or extraction systems for soldering

safety footwear

work wear

Information and procedures include one (1) or more of the following:

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment and PPE

workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, SOPs and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and other relevant information to assemble copper foil glass components

applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE

identifying and selecting materials to be used in the work process

using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements

using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

completing a minimum of:

assembling copper foil components, including one (1) panel or door insert and one (1) three-dimensional object to industry standards

repairing and reinforcing one (1) copper foil component

disposing of waste and scrap material in accordance with environmental guidelines and workplace procedures

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

state or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for assembling copper foil 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 copper foil components and materials used in assembly

procedures for recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.