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Process thick glass

Process thick glass

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG3004
State Code
WI486
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
61
Description
This unit of competency covers cutting, shaping, drilling and edging annealed and laminated glass, which is 12 mm thick and over. It involves the planning, preparation and processing of thick glass sheet. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Work requirements for processing thick glass, 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 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure 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 manufacturer 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, and any authorised changes in working procedures followed
  • 3.4 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 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
  • 4.5 Workplace documentation is completed, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7821 LMFGG3004C Process thick glass Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ12 MSFGG3031 Cut thick glass Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J732 MSF30413 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing Qualification