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Apply standards and codes of practice for the glass industry

Apply standards and codes of practice for the glass industry

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG4001
State Code
WI504
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers evaluating glass and glazing requirements for buildings to comply with relevant Australian Standards and codes of practice. It involves determining all aspects of Australian Standards and codes of practice that apply to glass processing and installation. It may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture, processing and/or installation of glass components and in job roles requiring leadership, judgement and complex problem solving. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate glass and glazing work requirements
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for determining glass and glazing requirements are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Glass and glazing job requirements are identified from workplace documentation, client and specialist specifications, and a technical evaluation conducted
  • 1.3 Confirmed requirements for compliance with glass and glazing standards in the work are recorded according to workplace procedures and requirements
2 Determine application of glass and glazing standards
  • 2.1 Products/types of glass for the job are identified and product supply sources are examined to ascertain current developments, if appropriate
  • 2.2 Relevant standards are assessed against job requirements
  • 2.3 Influencing factors are identified and their significance and impact on the end product determined
  • 2.4 Professional technical advice is sought, if applicable and available, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Optimal solution to completion of the work is identified and specifications meeting all applicable standards is confirmed
3 Communicate advice
  • 3.1 Solution is converted into detailed work instructions/job specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Other documentation, including any advice/referral to client of other building professionals, is completed in accordance with workplace practices
  • 3.3 Communication with clients, building professionals and other workers is maintained to ensure all work is carried out to comply with glass and glazing standards
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ01 MSFGG4009 Apply standards and codes of practice for the glass industry Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J750 MSF40413 Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing Qualification
J751 MSF50113 Diploma of Stained Glass and Leadlighting Qualification