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Operate basic handblowing equipment

Operate basic handblowing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL963001
State Code
AWO29
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to operate handblowing equipment to perform basic glasswork. Personnel may be less experienced workers working under the guidance of an experienced scientific glassblower.This unit of competency is applicable to personnel working with experienced scientific glassblowers, generally in scientific educational institutions. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for handblowing operations
  • 1.1 Identify job, appropriate procedure, hazards and safety requirements
  • 1.2 Use safety equipment, safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for the job and materials to be used
  • 1.3 Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and report any variations
  • 1.4 Select and prepare tools and equipment in accordance with job requirements
  • 1.5 Identify glass stocks and components required for the job
2 Follow sequence of operations for glasswork procedure to be performed
  • 2.1 Prepare glass stocks and components as required for the job
  • 2.2 Check and adjust equipment and tools for the job as applicable
  • 2.3 Start up equipment using workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Carry out glasswork procedure using the appropriate standard method
  • 2.5 Monitor process and rectify routine problems
  • 2.6 Follow equipment shutdown procedures
3 Use annealing equipment
  • 3.1 Prepare annealing equipment for the job
  • 3.2 Start up, operate and shut down annealing equipment using workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor, adjust and record annealing operation
  • 3.4 Rectify routine problems
4 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 4.1 Follow established safe work practices to ensure own safety and that of others
  • 4.2 Minimise the generation of wastes
  • 4.3 Ensure the safe disposal of wastes
  • 4.4 Clean, care for and maintain work area, equipment and tools
  • 4.5 Report any hazards or incidents according to workplace procedures
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Record data in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.3 Maintain security and confidentiality of workplace information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA699 MSL963001A Operate basic handblowing equipment Unit of competency