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
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems 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, setting up and freefalling of glass from a rack to a table
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture, processing and/or installation of sheet glass
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process
Glass
Glass may be annealed or laminated
Tools and equipment are to include:
storage rack
drop bench
glass handling equipment and hand tools
Equipment may include:
air flotation and tilt benches with pneumatic breaker bars
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass
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
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of freefalling equipment
Workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, cutting lists, drawings and designs
Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

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
Plan the freefalling of glass using the rack and table operation
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to relocate glass using a rack and table
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, demonstrate the ability to:
demonstrate pre-free fall glass inspections and safety procedures
move, position and operate air and tilt drop benches
freefall factory run sizes (FRS) glass up to and including 10 mm thick
freefall 6.38 mm (or greater) laminated glass
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Glass freefall rack and table, workplace operating procedures, glass sheets, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.

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 freefall rack and table equipment, glass sheet, work instructions and deadlines.