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Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations

Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL965002
State Code
AWO25
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
030399 - Process And Resources Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations for scientific glassware. This unit of competency is applicable to skilled and experienced scientific glassblowers. They will apply specialised technical knowledge and precise technical skills and considerable planning and judgement in their work.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate specifications and procedures, and discuss any issues or problems with customer and work team
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and workplace safety requirements
  • 1.3 Record description of the job, compare with specification and plan work activities
  • 1.4 Prepare equipment in accordance with job requirements
2 Perform glass coating operations
  • 2.1 Identify, select and prepare appropriate grades of glass, coating materials, abrasives, solutions and finishing agents as appropriate for the job
  • 2.2 Clean and prepare glass as required for coating operation
  • 2.3 Perform glass coating operation according to standard procedure
  • 2.4 Perform post-coating procedures to maintain coated surface
  • 2.5 Perform coating removal processes
  • 2.6 Ensure appropriate disposal of all waste
3 Perform glass grinding operations
  • 3.1 Identify and prepare grinding tools as required for procedure
  • 3.2 Select appropriate abrasives for grinding operations
  • 3.3 Perform grinding and repairing/re-grinding processes as appropriate
  • 3.4 Test ground surfaces to ensure they meet compliance requirements
  • 3.5 Identify and rectify problems that arise during operations
4 Perform glass finishing operations
  • 4.1 Establish finishing requirements for the job
  • 4.2 Perform finishing procedures as required for job
5 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 5.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety of self and other workers
  • 5.2 Minimise the generation of wastes
  • 5.3 Ensure the safe disposal of wastes
  • 5.4 Clean, care for and maintain work area, equipment and tools
  • 5.5 Report any hazards or incidents according to workplace procedures
6 Maintain records
  • 6.1 Record data in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Maintain glass apparatus and system equipment logs in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 6.3 Ensure security and confidentiality of workplace information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA702 MSL965002A Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations Unit of competency