Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial glazing and furniture applications
Workplace procedures include:
machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of glass cutting, drilling and edging machines
work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists and plans
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
Personal protective equipmentincludes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and Australian Standard policies and practices, and may include:
gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
footwear
earmuffs
aprons and overalls
Tools and equipment may include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Basic cutting machines may include, but are not limited to:
portable diamond saw
circle cutters
speed cutters
Glass is:
annealed or laminated glass less than or equal to 7 mm thick
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable diamond drill
wall-mounted and free-standing diamond drill presses
Edging may include:
arrising
flat
round and mitre grinding
round and mitre polishing and bevelling
Glass processing includes:
straight cutting
circle cutting
freehand cutting
drilling and edging
Edging machines may include, but are not limited to:
finishing or belt machines
diamond or pencil edgers
pumice or cork polishers
horizontal wheels
finger slotters and hand tools
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor tables or tilt tables with air flotation
breaker bars or roller castors

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 orders and plan processing operations
identify the materials, patterns/plans, processes, machines, equipment and settings to undertake a glass cutting, drilling, shaping and/or edging task by basic machines
apply safe handling requirements for machines, equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
apply AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
set up for and prepare to process glass
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 production output and product quality
as a minimum:
identify and use AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
complete straight cuts, truncated and radius corners, circles and fan holes, and pay holes by basic cutting machine in glass up to 7 mm in annealed, and laminated glass up to 1.0 m2
cut up to 7 mm annealed and laminated glass using a diamond saw
arrise, grind and polish flat, round and mitre edges on up to 7 mm annealed, and laminated glass up to 0.5 m2
drill holes with tungsten or diamond drill bits in up to 7 mm annealed, and laminated glass up to 0.5 m2
calculate the cost of glass and edgework
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment.
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 Standards requirements.
The following resources should be made available:
glass sheet/product up to 7 mm thick
processing facilities/equipment (such as basic cutting and edging machines)
table
work area
work orders
appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
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