Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and operate glass toughening equipment
Set up and operate glass toughening equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3010C
LMFGG3010C
State Code
S7827
S7827
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2012
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
19/03/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate glass toughening equipment. It includes operator maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
- 1.1 Work requirements are determined from work instructions
- 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relevant to operating glass tougheningequipment, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3 Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures
- 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition
- 1.5 Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
- 1.6 Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of equipment, and quality requirements for each stage of the toughening process are identified
- 1.7 Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient workflow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the work
2 Set up equipment
- 2.1 Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- 2.2 Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work and any necessary adjustments made to machine settings
3 Conduct glass toughening operations
- 3.1 Glass to be toughened is prepared for process in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.2 Glass to be toughened is positioned on furnace load table and stamped with product identification in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.3 Glass is loaded into furnace in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.4 Correct furnace pre-start, start-up and set-up procedures are completed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.5 Furnace operation is monitored and adjustments made, as required, in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures
- 3.6 Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- 3.7 Correct furnace shutdown and end of shift procedures are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.8 Glass is unloaded from furnace in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
4 Complete work and maintain equipment
- 4.1 Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
- 4.4 Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability, unserviceable equipment tagged, and faults identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.5 Equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.6 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
- 4.7 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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 may include:
material to be used
process required to complete work tasks
the required machine settings and adjustments
number of sheets to be toughened and holding area for completed items
Glass toughening equipment includes:
equipment and machines involved in the process of toughening glass. This involves the controlled heating and cooling of glass
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass toughening equipment
machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
Tools and equipment are to include:
glass washing machines and toughening furnaces
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
clear glass
tinted and patterned annealed glass
Furnace pre-start, start-up and set-up proceduresmay include, but are not limited to:
operating controls
lift
pump
furnace lever
furnace rollers
quench potentiometer
fans
dampers
actuators
inlet veins and gearboxes
Work requirements may include:
material to be used
process required to complete work tasks
the required machine settings and adjustments
number of sheets to be toughened and holding area for completed items
Glass toughening equipment includes:
equipment and machines involved in the process of toughening glass. This involves the controlled heating and cooling of glass
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass toughening equipment
machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
Tools and equipment are to include:
glass washing machines and toughening furnaces
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
clear glass
tinted and patterned annealed glass
Furnace pre-start, start-up and set-up proceduresmay include, but are not limited to:
operating controls
lift
pump
furnace lever
furnace rollers
quench potentiometer
fans
dampers
actuators
inlet veins and gearboxes
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:
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass toughening equipment
plan the conduct of glass toughening operations
set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment
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:
identify the features of the glass toughening process, including the principles, purpose and properties of toughened glass
identify the procedures required in the glass toughening process
perform pre-inspection and preparation procedures on glass for toughening
safely load and operate a glass toughening furnace
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
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 toughening equipment
workplace operating procedures
unprocessed materials
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
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:
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass toughening equipment
plan the conduct of glass toughening operations
set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass toughening equipment
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:
identify the features of the glass toughening process, including the principles, purpose and properties of toughened glass
identify the procedures required in the glass toughening process
perform pre-inspection and preparation procedures on glass for toughening
safely load and operate a glass toughening furnace
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
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 toughening equipment
workplace operating procedures
unprocessed materials
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8684 | LMFGG3010B | Set up and operate glass toughening equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI493 | MSFGG3011 | Set up and operate glass toughening equipment | Unit of competency |
