Unit of competency Outline
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Process thick glass
Process thick glass
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3004C
LMFGG3004C
State Code
S7821
S7821
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
61
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut, shape, drill and edge annealed and laminated glass, which is greater than 8 mm thick.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
- 1.1 Work requirements for processing thick glass, including materials, 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, 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 type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- 1.6 Machines, equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified
2 Prepare for work
- 2.1 Sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- 2.2 Suitable cutting, shaping, drilling, edging and lubrication methods are selected
- 2.3 Glass processing table is selected and work surface is cleared of debris and dust
- 2.4 Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins located close to work area
- 2.5 Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to handling
- 2.6 Glass to be processed is located in the work area using correct manual handling procedures
- 2.7 Glass is measured accurately to minimise waste and within specified tolerances according to enterprise standards
- 2.8 Components and controls of machines, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and tested for working order
3 Process glass
- 3.1 Tools and equipment 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
- 3.3 Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons, 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 is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
- 4.4 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
- 4.5 Workplace documentation is completed, as required
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.
Thick glass is:
annealed sheet and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors greater than 8 mm thick
structural glass
Materials may include, but are not limited to:
table tops and shower screens
Glass processing by hand includes:
cutting
use of portable diamond saws
shaping
drilling and edging (edging may include arising)
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment required for the handling and processing of glass
workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
quality standards and procedures
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gloves and gauntlets
safety glasses and footwear
aprons and overalls
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
portable diamond saws
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable diamond drills
glass drilling machine
Edging tools may include, but are not limited to:
edging stones and hand arrisers
upright belt
handheld belt machines
Glass processing tables may include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Thick glass is:
annealed sheet and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors greater than 8 mm thick
structural glass
Materials may include, but are not limited to:
table tops and shower screens
Glass processing by hand includes:
cutting
use of portable diamond saws
shaping
drilling and edging (edging may include arising)
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment required for the handling and processing of glass
workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
quality standards and procedures
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gloves and gauntlets
safety glasses and footwear
aprons and overalls
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
portable diamond saws
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable diamond drills
glass drilling machine
Edging tools may include, but are not limited to:
edging stones and hand arrisers
upright belt
handheld belt machines
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 processing task
apply safe handling requirements for 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:
identify and use AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
process glass to specifications
complete straight cuts by hand and diamond saws, simple shapes, truncated and radius corners, circles and ovals in annealed and laminated glass greater than 8 mm and up to 1.0 m2
rough and smooth arrise annealed and laminated glass greater than 8 mm by hand and up to 0.5 m2
drill holes with diamond drills in annealed glass greater than 8 mm and up to 0.5 m2
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:
glass sheet/product greater than 8 mm thick
processing facilities/equipment, such as cutting equipment and glass edging/drilling equipment
work table
appropriate work area
work orders
appropriate safety and personal protective 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 processing task
apply safe handling requirements for 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:
identify and use AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
process glass to specifications
complete straight cuts by hand and diamond saws, simple shapes, truncated and radius corners, circles and ovals in annealed and laminated glass greater than 8 mm and up to 1.0 m2
rough and smooth arrise annealed and laminated glass greater than 8 mm by hand and up to 0.5 m2
drill holes with diamond drills in annealed glass greater than 8 mm and up to 0.5 m2
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:
glass sheet/product greater than 8 mm thick
processing facilities/equipment, such as cutting equipment and glass edging/drilling equipment
work table
appropriate work area
work orders
appropriate safety and personal protective 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8678 | LMFGG3004B | Process thick glass by hand | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI486 | MSFGG3004 | Process thick glass | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D675 | LMF30611 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |