Certificate II in Glass and Glazing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic glass and glazing job roles, such as safely processing and moving thin glass. It may include assembly/repair of leadlight and stained glass involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF20411 Certificate II in Glass and Glazing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing operational glass and glazing functions and may include basic stained glass and leadlighting tasks.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in glass and glazing operations where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. It may include collaboration with others through members of a group or team.


Subjects

To be awarded the LMF20411 Certificate II in Glass and Glazing, competency must be achieved in thirteen(13) units of competency.

five (5) core units of competency

eight (8) elective units of competency.

Core units of competency

Complete all five (5) of the following units of competency.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMOHS100A

Follow OHS procedures

add topic MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

add topic MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

add topic MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

Elective units of competency

Complete eight (8) units of competency, made up of:

a minimum of five (5) units from Group A

a maximum of three (3) units from Group B.

Group A

Unit code

Unit title

P

add topic HLTFA301B

Apply First Aid

add topic LMFGG2001C

Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

add topic LMFGG2003C

Operate glass freefall rack and table

add topic LMFGG2004C

Process thin glass by hand

add topic LMFGG2005C

Move glass sheets by hand

add topic LMFGG2006C

Move single glass sheets by mechanical means

add topic LMFGG2007C

Process glass by basic machines

add topic LMFGG2008C

Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors

add topic LMFGG2011A

Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables

add topic LMFSL2001B

Assemble leadlight and stained glass components

Group B

Unit code

Unit title

P

add topic LMFFM3033B

Construct jigs and fixtures

add topic LMFGG2009C

Fabricate and assemble metal frames

add topic LMFGG2010C

Fabricate and install insect and security screens

add topic LMFGG3013C

Construct and repair leadlight panels

add topic LMFGG3020A

Use static machines for aluminium and uPVC fabrication

add topic LMFSS2004A

Undertake surface preparation

add topic CUVCOR07B

Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

add topic CUVVSP14B

Apply techniques to produce drawings

Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 3 units) or Certificate III level (maximum 2 units).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing, or achieved equivalent industry experience.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF30611 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing and relevant manufacturing qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Employability Skills

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Complete written documentation

Use communication technologies efficiently

Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills

Interpret and apply workplace procedures and instructions

Share workplace information

Communicate information about problems with work

Read and understand job specifications

Communicate information relating to occupational health and safety (OHS)

Teamwork

Work independently and as part of a team

Provide support to others in the work area

Identify performance required to meet customer needs in own work and/or team

Identify own role and responsibility within a team

Problem-solving

Identify and report any workplace hazards

Identify production problems and make contributions to their solution

Apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to operations

Check machine performance and identify signs of faulty operations

Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Monitor workplace activities and identify and report faults or problems

Recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures

Initiative and enterprise

Provide feedback on procedures and processes

Gather and interpret information

Ask questions regarding requirements and expectations

Make suggestions for continuous improvement

Inspect quality of production on an ongoing basis

Record basic information on quality and other indicators of production performance

Planning and organising

Plan work activities

Monitor production and work load priorities

Select appropriate tools

Identify requirements for materials, quality and production

Direct items to the correct area for further processing

Identify and use relevant personal protective equipment

Organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards

Self-management

Plan to meet own work requirements

Keep work area clean and tidy at all times

Conduct regular housekeeping activities

Interpret data and information as required by own job

Monitor own work

Understand own work activities

Identify personal responsibilities

Accept responsibility for quality of own work

Follow OHS practices during the production and manufacturing of products

Learning

Assess own competencies in meeting job requirements

Listen to feedback and advice of supervisors

Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required

Attend training or skill development activities

Ask questions to expand own knowledge

Technology

Use appropriate tools, machines and equipment safely and effectively

Use machinery to meet productivity requirements

Perform minor maintenance on machinery in accordance with workplace practice

Use manual handling technologies in the workplace

Set up and adjust tools and equipment