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Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables
Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG2011A
LMFGG2011A
State Code
S7817
S7817
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2012
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
08/02/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to accurately identify glass, glazing product and consumable characteristics and limitations to handle, use and store them safely and effectively
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify glass types, glazing products and consumables
- 1.1 Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to glass and glazing work are verified and complied with
- 1.2 The characteristics of glass types and glazing products are identified to determine their use and suitability for a range of glazing work
- 1.3 Types and quantities of glazing consumables required for a glazing job are identified from plans or work instructions
2 Prepare to use glass and glazing products
- 2.1 Work requirements for glass and glazing work are determined in a logical order to suit the job
- 2.2 Common glass and glazing tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and their use in glass and glazing work are identified
- 2.3 Glass to match work requirements is checked for type, size and imperfections
- 2.4 Glazing productsare selected in accordance with customer orders and Australian Standards
- 2.5 Defective glazing products are reported for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Handle and use glass and glazing consumables
- 3.1 Consumables are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the planned glazing work
- 3.2 Consumables are handled and used according to workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions and industry practice
- 3.3 Any problems occurring when using consumables are identified, rectified and/or reported, where appropriate
4 Store glass and glazing consumables
- 4.1 Unused glass, glazing products and consumables are assembled after completion of the job, checked for reusability, cleaned and stored safely and effectively
- 4.2 Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
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.
OHS requirementsare to be in accordance with:
Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
fire fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirementsare to be in accordance with:
applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS requirements
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirementsmay include, but are not limited to:
legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting
access and equity principles and practices
equipment use
maintenance and storage
environmental management (e.g. waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines)
Glass types, their characteristics and appropriate use may include, but are not limited to:
annealed glass
heat toughened and chemically strengthened glass
laminated glass
wired glass
tinted and heat reflective glass
coated glass and insulated glass units
low iron glass
self-cleaning glass
electrically heatable glass
low emissivity glass
mirrored glass
Glazing products, their characteristics and appropriate use may include, but are not limited to:
clamps:
flat
radius
holeless
setting blocks and packers
U channel rubber
spider fittings:
2, 3 and 4 arm
medium
heavy duty
frameless glass hinges, brackets and handles
patch fittings and locks
articulated bolts
stand-offs, anchors, spigots and mini-posts
handrail brackets, slotted tube, joiners and body
A frame ‘top hat’ sections and grommets
ball castors
clamp bars
Glazing consumables include, but are not limited to:
silicone sealants:
neutral cure (clear, white and coloured)
anti-mildew sanitary (clear, white and coloured)
high performance/high joint movement for structural glazing
polyurethane sealants
glass cleaners and silicone removers
abrasives belts, discs and slurries:
silicon carbide
diamond
polishing items:
sprays and waxes
cerium oxide
acids (sulphuric and hydrofluoric)
felt polishing bobs
backing rod
butyl glazing tape
setting blocks
glazing pins
foam tape:
single
double-sided
structural
masking tape
mirror mounting tape
putty
horseshoe packers
safety glass decals
labels
gloves
blades
film
glass paint
Work requirements include:
workplace procedures relating to the handing and movement of glass
work instructions, including job sheets and plans
equipment manufacturer instructions
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
meeting AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
Tools and equipment may include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
squares, vacuum and other straight edges
plate and running pliers and snips
drills and countersinks
spine rollers
mallets
silicone guns
squeegees and holsters
five-way cutting-in tools
trim knives
scrapers
scourers
measures
calculator
chamois
heat guns
screwdrivers
spanners
restraint straps and ratchets
vacuum lifters:
flat
curved
double/single cup
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
Manufacturer instructions may include:
safe handling procedures
strength and load bearing rates
glazing product fixing procedures, techniques and templates
cutting and bending techniques
glass fixing materials:
surface preparation before use
application techniques
tooling procedures
category of use, performance and structural strength
temperature range for use, curing and storage
shelf life
other storage requirements
Problems with consumables may include:
poor quality
past use-by date
damaged in storage
wrong category/rating consumable for the job
used on contaminated surfaces
poor gunning and silicone application technique
Workplace documentationmay include but not be limited to:
types and quantities of products and consumables obtained, used and stored
job sheets recording products and consumables
product fault reports
OHS requirementsare to be in accordance with:
Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
fire fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirementsare to be in accordance with:
applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS requirements
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirementsmay include, but are not limited to:
legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting
access and equity principles and practices
equipment use
maintenance and storage
environmental management (e.g. waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines)
Glass types, their characteristics and appropriate use may include, but are not limited to:
annealed glass
heat toughened and chemically strengthened glass
laminated glass
wired glass
tinted and heat reflective glass
coated glass and insulated glass units
low iron glass
self-cleaning glass
electrically heatable glass
low emissivity glass
mirrored glass
Glazing products, their characteristics and appropriate use may include, but are not limited to:
clamps:
flat
radius
holeless
setting blocks and packers
U channel rubber
spider fittings:
2, 3 and 4 arm
medium
heavy duty
frameless glass hinges, brackets and handles
patch fittings and locks
articulated bolts
stand-offs, anchors, spigots and mini-posts
handrail brackets, slotted tube, joiners and body
A frame ‘top hat’ sections and grommets
ball castors
clamp bars
Glazing consumables include, but are not limited to:
silicone sealants:
neutral cure (clear, white and coloured)
anti-mildew sanitary (clear, white and coloured)
high performance/high joint movement for structural glazing
polyurethane sealants
glass cleaners and silicone removers
abrasives belts, discs and slurries:
silicon carbide
diamond
polishing items:
sprays and waxes
cerium oxide
acids (sulphuric and hydrofluoric)
felt polishing bobs
backing rod
butyl glazing tape
setting blocks
glazing pins
foam tape:
single
double-sided
structural
masking tape
mirror mounting tape
putty
horseshoe packers
safety glass decals
labels
gloves
blades
film
glass paint
Work requirements include:
workplace procedures relating to the handing and movement of glass
work instructions, including job sheets and plans
equipment manufacturer instructions
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
meeting AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
Tools and equipment may include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
squares, vacuum and other straight edges
plate and running pliers and snips
drills and countersinks
spine rollers
mallets
silicone guns
squeegees and holsters
five-way cutting-in tools
trim knives
scrapers
scourers
measures
calculator
chamois
heat guns
screwdrivers
spanners
restraint straps and ratchets
vacuum lifters:
flat
curved
double/single cup
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
Manufacturer instructions may include:
safe handling procedures
strength and load bearing rates
glazing product fixing procedures, techniques and templates
cutting and bending techniques
glass fixing materials:
surface preparation before use
application techniques
tooling procedures
category of use, performance and structural strength
temperature range for use, curing and storage
shelf life
other storage requirements
Problems with consumables may include:
poor quality
past use-by date
damaged in storage
wrong category/rating consumable for the job
used on contaminated surfaces
poor gunning and silicone application technique
Workplace documentationmay include but not be limited to:
types and quantities of products and consumables obtained, used and stored
job sheets recording products and consumables
product fault reports
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:
read and interpret a work/job specification
identify a range of glass types, their characteristics, uses and limitations
identify and explain the properties, uses and limitations of common glass, and glazing tools and equipment
identify and explain the types, properties, uses and limitations of common glazing products and consumables
identify and rectify problems with glass and glazing products and consumables
identify the likely impact of various environmental effects when using glass and glazing consumables
safely and effectively handle and store glass, glazing products and consumables
comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for using glass, glazing products and consumables to meet specified outcomes
communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area.
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:
a range of commonly used glass, glazing products and consumables
specifications and work instructions
equipment for using glass, glazing products and consumables and a suitable storage location.
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 its 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:
read and interpret a work/job specification
identify a range of glass types, their characteristics, uses and limitations
identify and explain the properties, uses and limitations of common glass, and glazing tools and equipment
identify and explain the types, properties, uses and limitations of common glazing products and consumables
identify and rectify problems with glass and glazing products and consumables
identify the likely impact of various environmental effects when using glass and glazing consumables
safely and effectively handle and store glass, glazing products and consumables
comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for using glass, glazing products and consumables to meet specified outcomes
communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area.
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:
a range of commonly used glass, glazing products and consumables
specifications and work instructions
equipment for using glass, glazing products and consumables and a suitable storage location.
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 its 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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI474 | MSFGG2002 | Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D675 | LMF30611 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |