Unit of competency Outline
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Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines
Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3005C
LMFGG3005C
State Code
S7822
S7822
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2012
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
08/02/2012
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut, drill, shape and edge glass by semi-automatic and automatic glass processing equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
- 1.1 Work requirements, including glass, types of cuts, shapes and edges, processes and quantities required, are identified from work instructions or job order in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the appropriate quality, serviceable and in a safe condition
- 1.4 Cutting list and quality standards are determined and procedures identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry standards
- 1.5 Glass to be cut, shaped, drilled or edged is selected using information from the work order, including the type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- 1.6 Semi-automatic and automatic machines, related equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified, and information required to be entered into machine to match work requirements or job order is calculated
2 Prepare for work
- 2.1 Technique and sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- 2.2 Procedures for monitoring quality of materials, work in progress and finished items are identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry practice
- 2.3 Tools, equipment and attachments required for the work are assembled and checked for good working order
- 2.4 Components and controls of machines, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and appropriate action taken if not in working order
- 2.5 Information required by machine for required process is entered
- 2.6 Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards
- 2.7 Glass to be processed is located in the work area using appropriate handling techniques
- 2.8 Glass to be processed is checked for imperfections and damage
3 Conduct processing operations
- 3.1 Tools, equipment and tables are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
- 3.2 Glass is processed to required standard in accordance with job order, work instructions and procedures, including the performance of routine lubrication and adjustments of machines/equipment, if required
- 3.3 Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons in accordance with enterprise procedures, and any authorised changes in working procedures followed
- 3.4 Completed product is inspected for quality of work and repaired, reprocessed or discarded in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Complete work
- 4.1 Processed glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- 4.2 Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- 4.3 Work area clean-up is completed following workplace procedures
- 4.4 Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace requirements
- 4.5 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
- 4.6 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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.
Glass may be:
annealed or laminated, and may include, but is not limited to:
float glass and coated glass
commercial windows and doors
architectural glazing
mirrors and furniture applications
Glass processing includes:
cutting
shaping
drilling and edging
Workplace procedures include:
machine manufacturer specifications, operational and maintenance procedures
workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of computerised glass cutting, shaping, 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 equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gloves
gauntlets
safety glasses
footwear
aprons/overalls
Tools and equipment may include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
gloves
safety glasses
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Cutting may include, but is not limited to:
straight line cutting
shape cutting
circle and oval cutting
Glass cutting equipment may include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line annealed and laminated glass cutters
shape cutters
laser glass cutters
diamond saws and water-jet cutters
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines
water jet machines
single head diamond drill machine
double head diamond drill machine
Edging may include:
arrising
flat and mitre grinding
polishing and bevelling
Edging equipment may include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line and variable angle edgers
straight line and shape edgers
bevellers and brilliant cutter
CNC machines
Semi-automatic and automatic machines may include, but are not limited to:
semi-automatic, automatic and computerised cutting shaping and edging machines
manual or computer-navigated
Information requirements of CNC machines may include, but are not limited to:
glass thickness
size
type
stock sheet size
off-cut sizes
print-out information or spreadsheets
Glass processing tables may include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Glass may be:
annealed or laminated, and may include, but is not limited to:
float glass and coated glass
commercial windows and doors
architectural glazing
mirrors and furniture applications
Glass processing includes:
cutting
shaping
drilling and edging
Workplace procedures include:
machine manufacturer specifications, operational and maintenance procedures
workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of computerised glass cutting, shaping, 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 equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gloves
gauntlets
safety glasses
footwear
aprons/overalls
Tools and equipment may include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
gloves
safety glasses
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Cutting may include, but is not limited to:
straight line cutting
shape cutting
circle and oval cutting
Glass cutting equipment may include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line annealed and laminated glass cutters
shape cutters
laser glass cutters
diamond saws and water-jet cutters
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines
water jet machines
single head diamond drill machine
double head diamond drill machine
Edging may include:
arrising
flat and mitre grinding
polishing and bevelling
Edging equipment may include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line and variable angle edgers
straight line and shape edgers
bevellers and brilliant cutter
CNC machines
Semi-automatic and automatic machines may include, but are not limited to:
semi-automatic, automatic and computerised cutting shaping and edging machines
manual or computer-navigated
Information requirements of CNC machines may include, but are not limited to:
glass thickness
size
type
stock sheet size
off-cut sizes
print-out information or spreadsheets
Glass processing tables may include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation 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 with semi-automatic or automatic machines
apply safe handling requirements for machines, equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
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:
process and upload computerised cutting data from optimisation software programs
load and position sheets onto semi-automatic and automatic cutting machines and/or tables
perform pre-cutting tool and machinery checks
cut given dimensions from stock sheets with minimal wastage/off-cuts
cut shapes from optimisation data
remove, pack and store cut glass, including labelling for despatch
calculate the cost of glass and edgework
work effectively with others.
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 Standard requirements.
The following resources should be made available:
semi-automatic, automatic or computerised glass processing equipment
optimisation software programs
an appropriate work area
standard operating procedures
work orders
unprocessed materials
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
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 with semi-automatic or automatic machines
apply safe handling requirements for machines, equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
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:
process and upload computerised cutting data from optimisation software programs
load and position sheets onto semi-automatic and automatic cutting machines and/or tables
perform pre-cutting tool and machinery checks
cut given dimensions from stock sheets with minimal wastage/off-cuts
cut shapes from optimisation data
remove, pack and store cut glass, including labelling for despatch
calculate the cost of glass and edgework
work effectively with others.
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 Standard requirements.
The following resources should be made available:
semi-automatic, automatic or computerised glass processing equipment
optimisation software programs
an appropriate work area
standard operating procedures
work orders
unprocessed materials
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8679 | LMFGG3005B | Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI488 | MSFGG3006 | Process glass by automatic machines | Unit of competency |
| WI487 | MSFGG3005 | Process glass by semi-automatic machines | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D675 | LMF30611 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |