Elements and Performance Criteria

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 instructions may include:
materials to be used
pattern or mould to be used
process required to complete work tasks
number of sheets to be formed and holding area for completed items
the correct kiln settings for the glass being formed
Forming glass includes:
the texturing or patterning of glass by bringing float glass to a semi-molten state and forming or slumping it over a pattern. As kiln-formed glass is custom manufactured, patterns/artwork are specific to a project. Moulds and patterns are formed to produce textures and patterns for the industry (glass merchants, architects, designers, shop fitters, sign writers and bathroom supplies - commercial and domestic)
glass being formed may include, but is not limited to:
sheet glass
float glass
patterned 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
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
float glass
sand and patterning material, such as silicone
dowel
sea shells
Tools and equipment are to include:
kiln bed (sand bed screed flat and firm to create the patterns or artwork)
moulds and items for background patterns, such as paint rollers
wire
trowels
Workplace procedures include:
equipment manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of glass forming equipment
work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
quality standards and procedures

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 prepare to form glass
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
complete a minimum of forming glass of four (4) differing patterns using varying slumping techniques to the capacity of the kiln being used (Patterns may be existing moulds or improvised designs)
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 forming equipment
kiln
an appropriate work area
work order
standard operating procedures
unprocessed materials.
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