Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and operate glass toughening equipment
Set up and operate glass toughening equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3010B
LMFGG3010B
State Code
W8684
W8684
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/06/2010
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
11/06/2010
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills required to set up and operate glass toughening equipment. It includes operator maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work requirements from work instructions to ascertain:
- 1.1.1. material to be used
- 1.1.2. process required to complete work tasks
- 1.1.3. the required machine settings and adjustments
- 1.1.4. number of sheets to be toughened and holding area for completed items
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements relevant to operating glass toughening equipment, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
- 1.4. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition
- 1.5. Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
- 1.6. Procedures are identified for checking:
- 1.6.1. quality of materials and items produced
- 1.6.2. working condition of equipment
- 1.6.3. quality requirements for each stage of the toughening process
- 1.7. Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient workflow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the application of this competency
2. Set up equipment
- 2.1. Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- 2.2. Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
- 2.3. Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings
3. Conduct glass toughening operations
- 3.1. Glass to be toughened is prepared for process in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.2. Glass to be toughened is positioned on furnace load table and stamped with product identification in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.3. Glass is loaded into furnace in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.4. Correct furnace pre-start, start-up and set-up procedures are completed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.5. Furnace operation is monitored and adjustments made as required in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
- 3.6. Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- 3.7. Correct furnace shut-down and end of shift procedures are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.8. Glass is unloaded from furnace in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures
4. Complete work and maintain equipment
- 4.1. Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2. Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
- 4.4. Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.6. Equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.7. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 4.8. Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriate
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Unit context
This unit covers work involving the set up, operation and monitoring of equipment used to toughen glass
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of glass toughening machines and equipment
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OH&S requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process
Glass toughening equipment
Glass toughening equipment includes that equipment and machines involved in the process of toughening glass. This involves the controlled heating and cooling of glass.
Tools and equipment are to include:
glass washing machines and toughening furnaces
Furnace controls may include but are not limited to:
operating controls
lift
pump
furnace lever
furnace rollers
quench potentiometer
fans
dampers
actuators
inlet veins and gearboxes
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
clear
tinted and patterned annealed glass
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass toughening equipment
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Safety standards include: personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials
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.
Unit context
This unit covers work involving the set up, operation and monitoring of equipment used to toughen glass
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of glass toughening machines and equipment
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OH&S requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process
Glass toughening equipment
Glass toughening equipment includes that equipment and machines involved in the process of toughening glass. This involves the controlled heating and cooling of glass.
Tools and equipment are to include:
glass washing machines and toughening furnaces
Furnace controls may include but are not limited to:
operating controls
lift
pump
furnace lever
furnace rollers
quench potentiometer
fans
dampers
actuators
inlet veins and gearboxes
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
clear
tinted and patterned annealed glass
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass toughening equipment
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Safety standards include: personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass toughening equipment
Plan the conduct of glass toughening operations
Set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
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, demonstrate the ability to:
identify the features of the glass toughening process including the principles, purpose and properties of toughened glass
identify the procedures required in the glass toughening process
perform pre-inspection and preparation procedures on glass for toughening
safely load and operate a glass toughening furnace
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass toughening equipment, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed materials, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glass toughening equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass toughening equipment
Plan the conduct of glass toughening operations
Set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
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, demonstrate the ability to:
identify the features of the glass toughening process including the principles, purpose and properties of toughened glass
identify the procedures required in the glass toughening process
perform pre-inspection and preparation procedures on glass for toughening
safely load and operate a glass toughening furnace
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass toughening equipment, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed materials, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glass toughening equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0331 | LMFGG3010A | Set up and operate glass toughening equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7827 | LMFGG3010C | Set up and operate glass toughening equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W034 | LMF30602 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |
| 1477 | 52262 | Certificate II in Glass Processing | Accredited course |