Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing
Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing
MSF40413
J750
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 12/07/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/03/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform in a range of specialist and/or leadership roles, including sales, scheduling, design, production control and quality assurance functions, in a glass and glazing enterprise. This is a senior qualification with scope for entry from trade and non-trade backgrounds with relevant glass industry experience.
Leadership job roles include higher tradesperson (post-trade), factory-based leading hands/supervisors or site supervisors in glass processing, glazing or architectural glass functions in residential and commercial operations. The roles could include requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and provision of leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of glass and glazing skills. The qualification has elective options in sales and estimating, production planning, scheduling, stock control and procurement.
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis qualification may be accessed by direct entry and it is an industry expectation that it will be undertaken primarily by those who have completed the MSF30413 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing qualification or achieved equivalent industry experience.
PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded the MSF40413 Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing, competency must be achieved in eighteen (18) units of competency.
- four (4) core units of competency
- fourteen (14) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of ten (10) units from Groups A, B, C, D and E
- Group E, up to four (4) relevant units can be chosen from other units not already selected from Groups A to D or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate IV level (maximum four (4) units) or Diploma level (maximum one (1) unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI504 | MSFGG4001 | Apply standards and codes of practice for the glass industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK93 | BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Sales and Estimating
A minimum of ten (10) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C, D and E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH55 | BSBCUS402 | Address customer needs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK78 | BSBPMG409 | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH87 | BSBPRO401 | Develop product knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAK50 | MSS402031 | Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUM47 | BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI461 | MSFFT4012 | Prepare a tender submission | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH05 | BSBSLS408 | Present, secure and support sales solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE971 | CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI505 | MSFGG4002 | Use glass industry data systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Production and Scheduling
A minimum of ten (10) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C, D and E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK96 | TLIA4028 | Assess and monitor optimum stock levels | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI459 | MSFFT4010 | Identify and calculate production costs | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WI506 | MSFGG4003 | Manage glass industry production scheduling | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWN37 | TLIA4032 | Organise transport of freight or goods | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9242 | CPCCBC4005A | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI460 | MSFFT4011 | Purchase materials and consumables | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W8285 | MSAPMSUP201A | Receive or despatch goods | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WI456 | MSFFT4007 | Sample, inspect and test products to specifications | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Technical
A minimum of ten (10) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C, D and E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D - Leading and Supervising
A minimum of ten (10) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C, D and E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK13 | MSS404052 | Apply statistics to operational processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAK30 | MSS403021 | Facilitate a Just in Time system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI57 | BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY80 | TAEDEL404 | Mentor in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY84 | TAEDEL402 | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUO31 | ICPSUP455 | Supervise and schedule work of others | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI511 | MSFGG4008 | Undertake planning and coordination for commercial glazing installation operations | 180 | Unit of competency |
| BAK14 | MSS404050 | Undertake process capability improvements | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units
Up to four (4) relevant units can be chosen from other units not already selected from Groups A to D or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate III level (maximum one (1) unit), Certificate IV level (maximum four (4) units) or Diploma level (maximum one (1) unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEC6 | MSF40418 | Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry and it is an industry expectation that it will be undertaken primarily by those who have completed the MSF30413 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing qualification or achieved equivalent industry experience.
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