Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Work instructions may include:
material to be used
process required to complete work tasks
the type, thickness and colour of the interlayer
number of sheets to be laminated and holding area for completed items
the correct machine heat and pressure settings for the materials being used
Glass laminating equipment includes:
equipment and machines involved in the process of laminating glass. This involves the insertion of an intermediary layer between two layers of glass
laminated glass may include:
safety glass
automotive glass
bullet and bandit resistant glass
patterned laminated glass
insulated glass
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass laminating machinery
machine 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, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
Tools and equipment are to include:
glass flopping and washing machines
white room
hoist
pre-press oven
glass stacker
air lifter
autoclave
packing equipment
cutting machine
straight line linear machine
standards stamping equipment, including stamp
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
annealed float
sheet and patterned glass

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.
Overview of assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information, including relevant glass and window rating systems to operate glass laminating equipment
plan the conduct of glass laminating operations
set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass laminating equipment
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:
identify and demonstrate glass flopping and washing operation and procedures
identify and demonstrate the white room operation and procedures
safely load glass into the pre-press oven and stacker
operate the pre-press oven and stacker during the glass laminating process
operate an air lifter
operate an autoclave
safely complete the requirements of the packing area
operate a laminating cutting table
carry out post-laminating procedures
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
work effectively with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace.
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements.
The following resources should be made available:
glass laminating equipment
workplace operating procedures
unprocessed materials
personal protective equipment
an appropriate work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Guidance information for assessment