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Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment

Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL963002
State Code
AWO28
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform basic repairs to glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment. It includes the ability to assess the economics of salvage and to follow a procedure of disassembly/assembly of the apparatus in accordance with specifications.This unit of competency is applicable to scientific glassblowers. It covers work that will sometimes be performed by less experienced workers under the guidance of an experienced scientific glassblower.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for repair operations
  • 1.1 Identify job, appropriate procedure, hazards and safety requirements, and apparatus required
  • 1.2 Establish correct cleaning procedure for contaminated glassware before commencing repair operations
  • 1.3 Use safety equipment, safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for the job and materials to be used
  • 1.4 Record job description, compare with blueprint, drawing, sketch, design or similar specification and report perceived difficulties
  • 1.5 Prepare equipment for repair in accordance with job requirements
  • 1.6 Identify, select and prepare glass stocks and components for job
2 Repair apparatus
  • 2.1 Check and adjust equipment and tools for job requirements
  • 2.2 Check and adjust equipment and tools for the job
  • 2.3 Start up equipment using workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Follow supplied designs and workplace procedures to perform the repairs required
  • 2.5 Follow equipment shutdown procedures
3 Operate annealing equipment
  • 3.1 Prepare annealing equipment for the job
  • 3.2 Start up, operate and shut down annealing equipment using workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor, adjust and record annealing operation
  • 3.4 Rectify routine problems
4 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 4.1 Follow established safe work practices to ensure own safety and that of others
  • 4.2 Minimise the generation of wastes
  • 4.3 Ensure the safe disposal of wastes
  • 4.4 Clean, care for and maintain work area, equipment and tools
  • 4.5 Report hazards and incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Record data in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.3 Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA700 MSL963002A Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment Unit of competency