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Process coloured and textured glass by hand

Process coloured and textured glass by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFDG3006
State Code
OAJ98
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
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut, shape and apply finishing techniques to annealed, coloured and textured glass of manufactured thickness.This unit applies to individuals working with designed glass.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. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Read work documentation and identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
2. Plan and prepare for work
  • 2.1 Select glass cutting table and clear work surface of debris and dust
  • 2.2 Clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins
  • 2.3 Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to handling
  • 2.4 Safely place glass to be cut in the required work area using correct manual handling procedures
  • 2.5 Accurately measure glass within specified tolerances accurately to minimise waste
  • 2.6 Set and test equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Process glass
  • 3.1 Achieve required quality and output through correct operating and monitoring of tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Make routine lubrication and adjustments of tools and/or equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3 Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Inspect completed product for quality of work and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete work
  • 4.1 Label and store processed glass ensuring there are no projections in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Remove scraps and off-cuts for disposal and/or recycling in accordance with environmental or workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Accurately complete workplace documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS61 MSFSL3008 Process coloured and textured glass by hand Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHR1 MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing Qualification
BEC9 MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing Qualification