Fuse glass

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFSL3007, 'Fuse glass'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Fuse glass' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFSL3007 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF30413 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing