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 work/job specifications

identify and interpret heritage legislation as it applies to leadlight and stained glass panels

identify historical leadlight and stained glass panel construction methods

assess and make decisions on conservation methods

identify faults and problems with leadlight and stained glass panels, and their remedial methods

conserve heritage leadlight and stained glass panels in accordance with industry best practice

comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for the assessment of conservation requirements of leadlight and stained glass panels

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:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass panels

specifications and work instructions.

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

Required skills include:

collecting, organising and understanding materials technology and information related to the conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications; communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors, other workers and customers; report work outcomes and problems; and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology, plans and safety procedures; prepare reports; and interpret technical information and specifications

maintaining quality records related to conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

identifying, anticipating and responding to faults in conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

planning and organising activities, including the preparation and layout of own worksite, and the obtaining and use of tools and materials to avoid any backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and volume, and estimate work and material requirements

clarifying and confirming work instructions

planning own work within the given task parameters

accepting responsibility for given tasks

setting, monitoring and satisfying personal work goals

maintaining current knowledge of tools and materials

maintaining current knowledge of conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass

seeking learning opportunities

using the workplace technology related to the conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass components, including computers, measuring devices and recording systems

Required knowledge includes:

state or territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for leadlight and stained glass operations

the principles of the Burra Charter, the ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance

leadlight and stained glass panels construction and repair terminology and techniques

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the assessment of leadlight and stained glass panels

types of glass and other materials, historically used in the leadlight and stained glass industry, their characteristics, properties, uses and limitations

preservation, restoration or reconstruction techniques and when to use them

heritage requirements specific to leadlight and stained glass

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution in conservation of heritage leadlight and stained glass

storage systems and labelling

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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 procedures

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines)

Conservationas defined in:

the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter as meaning all of the processes of looking after a place needed to retain cultural significance. It includes maintenance and may include:

preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaptation dependent upon specific circumstances (it commonly involves a combination of more than one of these). It also requires that the stained glass conservator respects and understands the requirements of other specialist crafts and the role of other specialist artisans

preservation is the process of maintaining the leadlight and stained glass panel in its existing state and of retarding deterioration

restoration means returning the leadlight and stained glass panel to a known earlier state by removing accretions or by reassembling existing components without the introduction of new material

reconstruction means returning the leadlight and stained glass panel to a known earlier state and is distinguished by the introduction of new materials

Appropriate personnelmay include, but are not limited to:

clients

architects

engineers

construction supervisors

members of heritage committees

government agencies

other specialist artisans, such as stonemasons

Tools and equipmentmay include:

work benches

light tables

glass grinders

lead knifes

lead vice

lathekins

farriers nails

glass cutters

grozing and small running pliers

soldering irons and bits

suede

cleaning and polishing brushers and pickers

general hand tools

Plans and other documentsmay include:

original architectural plans

original drawings, cartoons and cut lines for glass panels

historical documents and photographs

charcoal rubbings

sketches

Replacement materialsmay include, but are not limited to:

glass

cames

solder

putty

Preparationmay include, but is not limited to:

painting

cutting

rolling

soldering

Measurementsmay include:

comparisons with the original plans or other available data

Testsmay include:

structural soundness testing and colour matching

Assembly may include:

the requirement to assemble sections in order to facilitate later installation

Conservation reportwould be in a format required by:

the client and other bodies, and may include such aspects as:

the extent of the conservation methods applied

problems encountered

methods of dealing with them

photographic records of process and assembly

details required by government bodies