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Process thick glass by hand
Process thick glass by hand
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3004B
LMFGG3004B
State Code
W8678
W8678
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/06/2010
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
11/06/2010
Nominal Hours
61
Description
This unit covers the competency to cut, shape, drill and edge annealed glass, which is greater than 6mm thick and laminated glass, which is greater than 6.38mm thick.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify work requirements
- 1.1. Work requirements including materials, types of cuts, shapes and edges, processes and quantities required are identified from work instructions or job order in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- 1.4. Cutting list and quality standards are determined and procedures identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry standards
- 1.5. Glass to be cut, shaped, drilled or edged is selected using information from the work order including: type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- 1.6. Machines, equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified
2. Prepare for work
- 2.1. Sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- 2.2. Suitable cutting, shaping, drilling, edging and lubrication methods are selected
- 2.3. Glass processing table is selected and work surface is cleared of debris and dust
- 2.4. Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins located close to work area
- 2.5. Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to handling
- 2.6. Glass to be processed is located in the work area using correct manual handling procedures
- 2.7. Glass is measured accurately to minimise waste and within specified tolerances according to enterprise standards
- 2.8. Components and controls of machines including emergency stops and guards are identified and tested for working order
3. Process glass
- 3.1. Tools and equipment are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
- 3.2. Glass is processed to required standard in accordance with job order, work instructions and procedures, including the performance of routine lubrication and adjustments of machines/equipment
- 3.3. Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- 3.4. Authorised changes in working procedures are followed
- 3.5. Completed product is inspected for quality of work and repaired, reprocessed or discarded in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete work
- 4.1. Processed glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- 4.2. Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal or recycling as required
- 4.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
- 4.4. Workplace documentation is completed as required
- 4.5. Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Unit context
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substance and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the planning, preparation and processing of thin glass sheet
Thick glass is:
annealed sheet glass greater than 6mm thick
laminated glass greater than 6.38mm thick
Glass processing by hand includes:
its cutting
use of portable diamond saws
shaping
drilling and edging. Edging may include arising
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
flat felt covered cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
portable diamond saws
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Edging tools includes but is not limited to:
edging stones and hand arrisers
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable diamond drills and tungsten spear point hand drills
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors
structural glass
mirrors
table tops and shower screens
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
gloves
safety glasses and footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment required for the handling and processing of glass
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Quality standards and procedures
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.
Unit context
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substance and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the planning, preparation and processing of thin glass sheet
Thick glass is:
annealed sheet glass greater than 6mm thick
laminated glass greater than 6.38mm thick
Glass processing by hand includes:
its cutting
use of portable diamond saws
shaping
drilling and edging. Edging may include arising
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
flat felt covered cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
portable diamond saws
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor table or tilt table with air flotation or roller castors
Edging tools includes but is not limited to:
edging stones and hand arrisers
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable diamond drills and tungsten spear point hand drills
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial windows and doors
structural glass
mirrors
table tops and shower screens
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
gloves
safety glasses and footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment required for the handling and processing of glass
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Quality standards and procedures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work orders and plan processing operations
Identify the materials, patterns/plans, processes, machines, equipment and settings to undertake a glass processing task
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Set up for and prepare to process glass
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 the ability to:
identify and use AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass
complete straight cuts by hand and diamond saws, simple shapes, truncated and radius corners, circles and ovals in annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm and up to 1.0 m 2
rough and smooth arris annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm by hand up to 0.5 m 2
drill holes with portable diamond drills and tungsten spear point drills in annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm up to 0.5 m 2
calculate the cost of glass and edgework
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass sheet/product, processing facilities/equipment (such as cutting equipment and glass edging equipment), table, work area, work orders and appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glass processing equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work orders and plan processing operations
Identify the materials, patterns/plans, processes, machines, equipment and settings to undertake a glass processing task
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Set up for and prepare to process glass
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 the ability to:
identify and use AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass
complete straight cuts by hand and diamond saws, simple shapes, truncated and radius corners, circles and ovals in annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm and up to 1.0 m 2
rough and smooth arris annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm by hand up to 0.5 m 2
drill holes with portable diamond drills and tungsten spear point drills in annealed and laminated glass greater than 6.38 mm up to 0.5 m 2
calculate the cost of glass and edgework
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Glass sheet/product, processing facilities/equipment (such as cutting equipment and glass edging equipment), table, work area, work orders and appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glass processing equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0325 | LMFGG3004A | Process thick glass by hand | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7821 | LMFGG3004C | Process thick glass | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W034 | LMF30602 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |
| 1477 | 52262 | Certificate II in Glass Processing | Accredited course |