Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Patterns and designs
Patterns or designs may be applied to glass surfaces by chemical etching, sandblasting or screen printing

Unit context
OH&S requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of designs and/or patterns to glass surfaces
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process

Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture of decorative glass products

Tools and equipment are to include:
sandblasting equipment
masking materials
templates
etching chemicals and screen printing equipment

Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed
laminated
toughened glass and mirrors

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls

Information and procedures
Equipment manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures
Safety standards include: personal protective equipment, OH&S regulations and enterprise requirements
Materials safety data sheets
Workplace procedures relating to the application of patterns or designs to glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to apply patterns and/or designs to glass surfaces
Prepare to apply patterns and designs to glass surfaces

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to glass, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality

To complete a minimum of:

draw and cut freehand designs.
set up, process, upload and cut designs from computerised software programs
clear and white chemical etching on glass
stage sandblasting on glass
stage screen printing on glass
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The qualities and characteristics of glass and materials, including the hazards and handling requirements
Procedures, techniques and means of applying patterns and designs to glass surfaces
Workplace safety system requirements related to the application of patterns and designs to glass surfaces
Workflow in relation to other stages of the work process

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements and assemble required materials
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, avoiding reworking and wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the application of designs and/or patterns to glass surfaces

Resource Implications
Template materials/patterns, masking materials, application equipment, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed glass, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant pattern/design process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)