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 requirements include:
work performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture, processing and/or installation of sheet glass
OHS requirements may include:
legislation
standards
building codes
material safety management systems
local safe operating procedures
Personal protective equipmentincludes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Glass may be:
annealed or laminated
Tools and equipment may include:
storage rack
drop bench
glass handling equipment and hand tools
air flotation and tilt benches with pneumatic breaker bars
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass
Workplace procedures include:
the use and operation of freefalling equipment
the handling and movement of glass
workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, cutting lists, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

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:
plan the freefalling of glass using the rack and table operation
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to relocate glass using a rack and table
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 pre-freefall glass inspections and safety procedures
move, position and operate air and tilt drop benches
deal with freefall factory run sizes (FRS) glass up to, and including, 10 mm thick
freefall 6.38 mm (or less) laminated glass
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 freefall rack and table
workplace operating procedures
glass sheets
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