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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
LMFGG3005B
LMFGG3005B
State Code
W8679
W8679
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
48
Description
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills 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 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. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that 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: type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- 1.6. Machines, equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified
- 1.7. Information required to be entered into machine to match work requirements or job order is identified and 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 tested for 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 and equipment are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturers' 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 in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 3.4. Waste quantities are checked to ensure that they are within allowable limits
- 3.5. Authorised changes in working procedures are followed
- 3.6. 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. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 4.6. Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
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 cutting, shaping, drilling and/or edging of glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in determining the appropriate techniques, methods and equipment to be used to process glass by basic machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, quality standards, material safety management systems, hazardous substance and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Glass
Glass may be annealed or laminated. It may include but is not limited to:
float glass and coated glass
Glass processing includes:
cutting
shaping
drilling and edging
Cutting may include but is not limited to:
straight line cutting
shape cutting
circle and oval cutting.
Edging may include:
arrising
flat and mitre grinding
polishing and bevelling
Semi-automatic and automatic machines include but are not limited to:
semi-automatic, automatic and computerised cutting shaping and edging machines.
Machines may be manual or computer-navigated.
Information requirements of computerised machines, (CNC) may include but are not limited to:
glass thickness
size
type
stock sheet size
off-cut sizes
print-out information or spreadsheets
Tools and equipment are to include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
gloves
safety glasses
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Edging equipment includes but is not limited to:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line and variable angle edgers
straight line and shape edgers
bevellers and brilliant cutters
Glass cutting equipment includes but is not limited to:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line annealed and laminated glass cutters
shape cutters
laser glass cutters
diamond saws and water-jet cutters
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors
architectural glazing
mirrors and furniture applications
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gloves
gauntlets
safety glasses
footwear
aprons/overalls
Information and procedures
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 include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and process glass
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 cutting, shaping, drilling and/or edging of glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in determining the appropriate techniques, methods and equipment to be used to process glass by basic machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, quality standards, material safety management systems, hazardous substance and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Glass
Glass may be annealed or laminated. It may include but is not limited to:
float glass and coated glass
Glass processing includes:
cutting
shaping
drilling and edging
Cutting may include but is not limited to:
straight line cutting
shape cutting
circle and oval cutting.
Edging may include:
arrising
flat and mitre grinding
polishing and bevelling
Semi-automatic and automatic machines include but are not limited to:
semi-automatic, automatic and computerised cutting shaping and edging machines.
Machines may be manual or computer-navigated.
Information requirements of computerised machines, (CNC) may include but are not limited to:
glass thickness
size
type
stock sheet size
off-cut sizes
print-out information or spreadsheets
Tools and equipment are to include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
gloves
safety glasses
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Edging equipment includes but is not limited to:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line and variable angle edgers
straight line and shape edgers
bevellers and brilliant cutters
Glass cutting equipment includes but is not limited to:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated straight line annealed and laminated glass cutters
shape cutters
laser glass cutters
diamond saws and water-jet cutters
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors
architectural glazing
mirrors and furniture applications
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gloves
gauntlets
safety glasses
footwear
aprons/overalls
Information and procedures
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 include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and process glass
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 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, demonstrate the ability to:
process and upload computerized cutting data from optimisation software programs
load and position stock sheets onto semi-automatic and automatic cutting 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
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource Implications
Semi-automatic, automatic or computerised glass processing equipment, optimisation software programs, work area, standard operating procedures, work orders, unprocessed materials and appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
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 process 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 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, demonstrate the ability to:
process and upload computerized cutting data from optimisation software programs
load and position stock sheets onto semi-automatic and automatic cutting 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
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource Implications
Semi-automatic, automatic or computerised glass processing equipment, optimisation software programs, work area, standard operating procedures, work orders, unprocessed materials and appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
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 process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0326 | LMFGG3005A | Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7822 | LMFGG3005C | Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines | 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 |