List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, designs, job sheets or work instructions |
2 | Plan and prepare for work | 2.1 | Identify the process for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process |
| 2.2 | Identify the procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of kiln and any other equipment/attachments and quality requirements for each stage of the fusing process |
| 2.3 | Establish and maintain communication with others involved in the work to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the work |
| 2.4 | Plan the work sequence in a logical order to suit the job |
| 2.5 | Select and check kilns, tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work and are in a safe and serviceable condition |
| 2.6 | Identify and check kiln components and controls, including emergency stops and guards for correct operation |
3 | Conduct glass fusing operations | 3.1 | Operate, adjust and monitor kiln and fusing equipment to ensure correct product quality and output in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Identify and use appropriate firing and annealing schedules |
| 3.3 | Identify, manage and control root causes with adjustments as required |
| 3.4 | Identify and report problems occurred during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 3.5 | Follow authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements |
4 | Complete work | 4.1 | Inspect product for quality against work instructions and re-work or discard items that do not meet requirements |
| 4.2 | Remove waste and scrap material for disposal and/or recycling as required |
| 4.3 | Remove and/or store tools, equipment and unused material as appropriate |
| 4.4 | Clean work area and kiln and dispose of rubbish as appropriate |
| 4.5 | Complete workplace documentation in accordance with SOPs |
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.
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.