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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

Work instructions include one (1) or more of the following:

material to be used

pattern or mould to be used

process required to complete work tasks

number of sheets to be formed and holding area for completed items

the correct firing schedules suitable for the glass being fused

Glass for fusing includes one (1) or more of the following:

compatible fusing glass

float glass (compatible)

patterned glass (compatible)

Materials include:

compatible fusing glass

suitable fusing surface materials

suitable mould releases

Tools and equipment include:

kiln with appropriate controllers

moulds

refractory suitable surfaces/shelves and furniture

polarising/annealing stress testing lenses

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

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

heat rated protective gloves

safety glasses

respirator masks

safety footwear

aprons and overalls

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 for fusing glass

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:

three (3) differing fusing techniques to the capacity of the kiln being used (examples: tack fusing, full fusing, raking, pattern bar and pate de verre) to industry standards

providing evidence of testing and quality control and the ability to understand and use kiln firing schedules ensuring correct annealing of fused glass components

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

qualities and characteristics of fusing glass, including hazards and handling requirements

correct identification of equipment, processes and procedures for fusing glass

procedures for reporting materials, product or equipment faults

correct operation of kilns and understanding of the development of kiln firing schedules

relevant problem identification and resolution

work flow requirements related to fusing of glass

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced.