Unit of competency Outline

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Form glass

Form glass

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG3008
State Code
WI490
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers operating and monitoring glass forming in kilns for manufacture of customised formed glass products.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 are identified from work instructions
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to forming glass, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 The process for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process is identified
  • 1.4 Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of kiln and any other equipment/attachments and the quality requirements for each stage of the forming process are identified
  • 1.5 Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the work
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
  • 2.2 Kiln, 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
  • 2.3 Kiln components and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for correct operation
3 Conduct glass forming operations
  • 3.1 Kiln and forming equipment are operated, adjusted and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
  • 3.2 Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements are followed
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Product is inspected for quality against work instructions, and items that do not meet requirements are re-worked or discarded
  • 4.2 Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
  • 4.3 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and/or stored, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Work area and kiln are cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
  • 4.5 Workplace documentation is completed as required by workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7824 LMFGG3007C Form glass Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ21 MSFGG3024 Form glass Unit of competency