The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to fabricate and install commercial glazing

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required product quality

as a minimum:

measure for the installation of flat and curved commercial windows, shopfronts and doors

work from product specification data sheets and/or specified software programs

identify and select product materials that are fit for purpose

fabricate frame and sash components, including cutting, tooling/milling, routing, drilling and/or crimping

identify, select and install component hardware, including weather seals, wheels, stays, hinges and concealed overhead closer (COC) pivots, guides and/or locks

select and cut glass to AS 1228:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation, and AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass

assemble frames, including glass, gaskets, tapes, sealants, adhesives and fasteners in accordance with AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation

install framed and frameless commercial windows

calculate the cost of commercial windows, shopfronts and doors

work effectively with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace.

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements.

The following resources should be made available:

frames

flat and/or curved glass

fixing materials

sealants

workplace operating procedures and work orders

personal protective equipment

an appropriate work area/site.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills include:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications; communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors, other workers and customers; report work outcomes and problems; and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology, plans and safety procedures; prepare reports; and interpret technical information and specifications

planning and organising activities, including the preparation and layout of the work area, and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, and optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assembling of required materials

using pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, and avoid re-working and wastage

using workplace technology related to the fabrication and installation of commercial glazing

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Required knowledge includes:

types, qualities and characteristics of flat and/or curved glass, including hazards and handling requirements

techniques, methods, materials and processes of fabricating and installing commercial glazing

curved glass characteristics and uses

workflow requirements in relation to the fabrication and installation of commercial glazing

relevant Australian Standards

the application and operation of tools and equipment used

correct identification of equipment, processes and procedures

workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and installation of commercial glazing

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Types of glass may include, but are not limited to:

annealed glass

toughened glass

laminated glass

bandit resistant glass

bullet resistant glass and heat reflective glass

Fabrication and installation of commercial glazing covers:

work involving the fabrication, assembly, glazing and installation of framed and/or frameless shopfronts and returns, fixed and operable windows, hinged, pivot, sliding and automatic doors. It may include:

toughened glass assemblies

watertight glazing techniques, including use of silicone

may include balustrading

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:

gauntlets

gloves

safety glasses

hard hats

safety footwear

aprons and overalls

Curved glazing may include:

cylindrical and non-cylindrical (or ‘J’) curves used for:

revolving doors

shopfronts

lifts and foyers

partitions

pool surrounds

Workplace procedures may include:

workplace procedures relating to fitting of glass for commercial applications

on-site procedures and regulations relating to the handling and movement of glass

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, patterns, templates, drawings and/or designs

safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements

Australian Standards:

AS 1228:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation

AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass

AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation

AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings

AS/NZS 2343:1997 Bullet-resistant panels and elements

AS 3555.1:2003 Building elements - Testing and rating for intruder resistance - Intruder-resistant building panels

Tools and equipment may include:

assembly benches

drop and up-cut saws

pneumatic tools

hydraulic and manual presses

frame and sash tooling

copy routers

end millers

crimpers

electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers

pop rivet guns

glue guns and general hand tools

Materials may include:

all forms of flat and curved glass and acrylic glazing products

plastic

aluminium

steel

solid timber

gaskets

sealants and adhesives

Glass fixing method covers:

specifications

type of glass and frame

security requirements

sealing methods

Australian Standards

Methods of glazing may include:

pocket

flush

channel

double glazing

Frame preparation may include:

cleaning

surface preparation (if required)

checking size against specification