Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify firing requirements
- Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to lead light and stained glass operations are verified and complied with
- Types and quantities of materials required are identified from plans or work instructions
- The process for achieving specific outcomes through the firing of glass is identified
- Prepare to fire glass
- Firing sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job
- Kiln, tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the firing, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Kiln components and controls including emergency stops and guards are identified and checked for correct operation
- Glass is prepared for firing
- Conduct firing operations
- Finalise the installation
- Fired glass is inspected for quality of work and repaired or discarded as required
- Waste and scrap material is removed for disposal/recycling as required
- Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
- Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately
- Workplace records are maintained