Elements and Performance Criteria

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
This unit covers work involving the use of hand and power tools in applications relating to the glass and glazing sector of the furnishing industry
Work requires individuals to demonstrate skill, accuracy and dexterity in the application of tools to work tasks
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures, relevant health regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include: safe working practices, use of tools and equipment, use of power tools, safe handling and storage of materials in accordance with enterprise procedures
Hand tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
radius and oval cutters
vacuum straight edges
lever and vacuum lifters
plate and running pliers
pop rivet pliers and general hand tools
Power tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:
Portable electric drills, screwdrivers, grinders, circular saws and jigsaws, plunge routers and sanders
Drop, radius, mitre and upcut saws, bench drills and grinders
Portable pneumatic drills, screwdrivers, grinders, nail and staple guns, pop rivet guns and compressors
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
ear protection
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Hand and power tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, tool handling and operation, reporting and communication
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

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
Demonstrate compliance with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to, during and after use of hand and power tools
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 each of the glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
indicate their applications and limitations
effectively and safely use them in the workplace environment
maintain and safely store them
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements

Resource implications
Glass and glazing sector hand and power tools, materials used in the manufacturing and/or processing of glass and glazing products, operating procedures, work area and workplace requirements

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 should be conducted over time and 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 process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.