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 requirements may include:
work carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
work requiring individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the planning, preparation and processing of thin glass
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
annealed and laminated glass for residential and commercial glazing
furniture applications and mirrors
Workplace procedures may include:
the use and operation of tools and equipment required for the handling and processing of glass
workplace instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
enterprise reporting and communications
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
OHS requirements may include:
legislation, Australian Standard and building codes
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
local safe operating procedures
Personal protective equipmentis to include:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and Australian Standard policies and practices, and may include:
gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
footwear
earmuffs
aprons and overalls
Tools and equipment may include:
flat felt covered cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
tables appropriate for cutting glass sheets, including mobile air floatation tables
roller castor tables or tilt tables with air flotation and breaker bars
Thin glass is:
annealed sheet glass less than or equal to 7 mm thick and can include mirrors
laminated glass less than or equal to 6.38 mm thick
Glass processing by hand includes:
cutting
shaping

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 orders correctly and plan processing operations
identify the materials, patterns/plans, processes, machines, equipment and settings to undertake a glass processing task
apply AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
efficiently set up for and prepare to process glass
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:
identify and use AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
complete straight cuts by hand and speed cutter and cut simple shapes, truncated and radius corners, circles, fan holes and freehand pay holes in annealed up to and including 6 mm and up to 1.0 m2
complete straight cuts by hand and speed cutter
cut simple shapes, truncated corners and ovals in laminated glass up to 7 mm and up to 1.0 m2
calculate the cost of glass
working effectively with others
modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment.
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 sheet/product
cutting equipment, such as hand glass cutter, circle cutter and speed cutter
table
work area
work orders
appropriate safety and personal protective equipment.
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