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 application of designs and/or patterns to glass surfaces
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture of decorative glass products
Patterns and designs
Patterns or designs may be applied to glass surfaces by chemical etching, sandblasting or screen printing
Tools and equipment may include:
sandblasting equipment
masking materials
templates
etching chemicals and screen printing equipment
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed
laminated
toughened glass and mirrors
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
Equipment manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Safety standards include: personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
Materials safety data sheets
Workplace procedures relating to the application of patterns or designs to glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

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
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to apply patterns and/or designs to glass surfaces
Prepare to apply patterns and designs to glass surfaces
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:
draw and cut freehand designs.
set up, process, upload and cut designs from computerised software programs
stage sandblasting on glass
stage screen printing on glass
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Template materials/patterns, masking materials, application equipment, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed glass, 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 pattern/design process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.