Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and operate glass silvering equipment
Set up and operate glass silvering equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3011B
LMFGG3011B
State Code
W8685
W8685
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2008
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
30/09/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills required to set up and operate glass silvering equipment.
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. number of sheets to be silvered and holding area for completed items
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements relevant to operating glass silvering equipment including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. 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
- 1.4. Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
- 1.5. 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
- 1.6. Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for checking:
- 1.7.1. quality of materials and items produced
- 1.7.2. working condition of equipment
- 1.7.3. quality requirements for each stage of the silvering process
- 1.8. 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
- 1.9. The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified
2. Prepare glass for silvering
- 2.1. If applicable, existing silver is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing
- 2.2. Glass to be silvered is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 2.3. Glass to be silvered is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
3. Conduct glass silvering operations
- 3.1. Tinning solution is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.2. Glass is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.3. Silver solution is applied to glass in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.4. Glass is washed and blow dried in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.5. Backing paint is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
4. Complete work
- 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 and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.6. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 4.7. 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
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of glass silvering machines and equipment
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS 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 silvering
Glass silvering involves processes and equipment to silver glass for the manufacture of mirrors and other glass products
Tools and equipment are to include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated silvering equipment
buffing and cleaning tables
spray booths
copper plating electrodes
extractor fans
dual nozzle spray guns
compressors
solution containers
heated drying racks
water distiller
silvering formulas
tinning solution
backing paint and stripping acid tanks for resilvering
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed
sheet
laminated and toughened 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
respiratory masks
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass silvering processes and equipment
Equipment 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
Australian Standards
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
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of glass silvering machines and equipment
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS 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 silvering
Glass silvering involves processes and equipment to silver glass for the manufacture of mirrors and other glass products
Tools and equipment are to include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated silvering equipment
buffing and cleaning tables
spray booths
copper plating electrodes
extractor fans
dual nozzle spray guns
compressors
solution containers
heated drying racks
water distiller
silvering formulas
tinning solution
backing paint and stripping acid tanks for resilvering
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed
sheet
laminated and toughened 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
respiratory masks
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass silvering processes and equipment
Equipment 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
Australian Standards
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 silvering equipment
Plan and prepare for the conduct of glass silvering operations
Conduct glass silvering operations
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:
prepare silvering formulae
perform equipment checks
set up and prepare silvering equipment
clean and prepare glass for silvering
apply tinning, silvering and copper solutions on glass
dry and apply packing paint
strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-silver mirrors
handle and store mirrors
clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass silvering equipment, demineralised water, acid, silvering chemicals, backing paint, 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 silvering 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 silvering equipment
Plan and prepare for the conduct of glass silvering operations
Conduct glass silvering operations
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:
prepare silvering formulae
perform equipment checks
set up and prepare silvering equipment
clean and prepare glass for silvering
apply tinning, silvering and copper solutions on glass
dry and apply packing paint
strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-silver mirrors
handle and store mirrors
clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass silvering equipment, demineralised water, acid, silvering chemicals, backing paint, 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 silvering equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0332 | LMFGG3011A | Set up and operate glass silvering equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7828 | LMFGG3011C | Set up and operate glass silvering equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W034 | LMF30602 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |