Laminate glass

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:52 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFGG3026

State Code
OAJ17

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
03/12/2018

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

22/05/2019

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

22/05/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor and maintain glass laminating equipment.This unit applies to glass processing workers producing laminated glass in accordance with pre-determined work orders.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Read work instructions and identify work and quality requirements
1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment
1.3 Identify quality procedures for each stage of the process
1.4 Plan work sequence in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures
1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others involved with the work to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety

2. Set up equipment

2.1 Complete pre-operational equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2 Confirm machine operation through quality checks on first production of finished items
2.3 Make adjustments to settings and parameters based on initial quality checks.

3. Conduct glass laminating operations

3.1 Prepare glass to be laminated for the process in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
3.2 Complete startup and shutdown procedures for equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
3.3 Conduct glass delivery and washing procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
3.4 Monitor white room conditions and conduct procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
3.5 Operate white room hoist in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
3.6 Accurately apply interlayer in accordance with work instructions
3.7 Operate pre-press oven and glass stacker in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures and accurately document required information
3.8 Operate air lifter in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
3.9 Load, operate and unload autoclave in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures

4. Complete work and maintain equipment

4.1 Inspect completed product for compliance with quality and work order requirements and reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
4.2 Test, classify and mark laminated glass in accordance with Australian Standards, and store in designated holding area
4.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish in accordance with workplace procedures
4.4 Inspect, maintain and tag equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
4.5 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
4.6 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WI492	MSFGG3010	Set up and operate glass laminating equipment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHR1	MSF30422	Certificate III in Glass and Glazing	Qualification
BEC9	MSF30418	Certificate III in Glass and Glazing	Qualification