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Cut thick glass

Cut thick glass

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG3031
State Code
OAJ12
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
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required create jobs and to program and operate automatic glass processing equipment for cutting, drilling, shaping and edging of glass.This unit applies to glass processing workers.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. Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and identify cutting requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Select and check required tools, equipment and materials for serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure cutting is conducted in a logical order
2. Prepare for cutting
  • 2.1 Select glass cutting table and clear work surface of debris and dust
  • 2.2 Clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards and locate cullet bins close to work area
  • 2.3 Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to handling
  • 2.4 Relocate glass to be cut to the work area using correct manual handling procedures
  • 2.5 Accurately measure glass to minimise waste within specified tolerances in accordance with workplace standards
  • 2.6 Set and test equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace standards
3. Cut glass
  • 3.1 Operate and monitor tools and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to achieve required cuts within specified tolerances
  • 3.2 Make routine equipment, tool lubrication and adjustments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Identify and report problems to appropriate persons, and follow any authorised changes in working procedures
  • 3.4 Inspect completed product for compliance with quality and work order requirements and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete work
  • 4.1 Label and store processed glass in accordance with workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
  • 4.2 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI486 MSFGG3004 Process thick glass 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