Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan and prepare work.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications.

1.2

Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.3

Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.4

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

2

Mark out design.

2.1

Design is set out to scale on fire retardant sheeting using layout methods according to job requirements.

2.2

Sections are calculated and marked out to design specifications.

2.3

Joint locations are determined from layout and marked out on pattern.

2.4

Electrodes are marked out to indicate double backed or right angled position.

3

Bend glass.

3.1

Glass is heated over a gas flame until pliable.

3.2

Glass is bent to form shape consistent with pattern and specifications, and any errors in shaping are rectified.

4

Attach electrodes and connect glass.

4.1

Electrodes are attached to pattern specification and requirements of Australian standards.

4.2

Glass tubing is connected using procedures and techniques according to job requirements.

5

Prepare glass for lighting system.

5.1

Pumping station is activated and section is connected to pumping station according to job requirements and safety procedures.

5.2

Glass is vacuumed and pumped with gas using equipment and materials consistent with job requirements.

5.3

Glass is sealed and bombarded using equipment consistent with job requirements and industry standards.

5.4

Glass is cooled safely and aged according to job requirements.

5.5

Neon sections are tested to determine transformer loadings according to Australian standards and safety procedures.

5.6

Doubled sections of glass are blackened to form design shape.

6

Secure finished sign and clean up.

6.1

Neon glass sign is securely attached to panel using attachments and supports according to job requirements.

6.2

Sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.3

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Learning skills to:

transfer key principles and techniques of heating and forming glass tubes to form and join glass sections to new designs.

Numeracy skills to:

measure and calculate lengths and widths to set out sign design according to scale.

Oral communication skills to:

use questioning techniques to identify and confirm client requirements, share information, listen and understand.

Reading skills to:

read and interpret a range of information relating to the safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment for heating and shaping glass over a live flame, including safe work method statements (SWMS) and manufacturer specifications.

Writing skills to:

report faults in tools and equipment to manufacturer and relevant personnel in short, simple reports.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

selection, correct fitting, and use of PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of fire-fighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of gas and live flame

use of high voltage electricity

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.