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Form glass

Form glass

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG3024
State Code
OAJ21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to form glass in kilns for manufacture of customised formed glass products. Patterns may be existing moulds or improvised designs.This unit applies to glass processing workers forming product in accordance with pre-determined work orders.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and identify job and quality requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify the process for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process and plan work sequence in a logical order to suit the job
  • 1.4 Establish and maintain communication with others involved with the work
2. Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Select and check required kiln tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 2.2 Identify and check kiln components and safety controls for correct operation
3. Conduct glass forming operations
  • 3.1 Operate, adjust and monitor kiln and forming equipment in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
  • 3.2 Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Follow authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements
  • 3.4 Inspect product for quality against work instructions, and rework or discard items that do not meet requirements
4. Complete work
  • 4.1 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI490 MSFGG3008 Form glass Unit of competency