Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements
- Read work instructions and identify job requirements
- Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment
- Select and check required tools, equipment and materials for serviceability and safety prior to use
- Plan sequence of work to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- Prepare for work
- Select glass processing table and clear work surface of debris and dust
- Clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards
- Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to handling
- Relocate glass to be processed in the work area using appropriate handling techniques
- Accurately measure glass to minimise waste in accordance with workplace standards
- Identify and test components and controls of machines, including emergency stops and guards and take appropriate action if not in working order
- Conduct processing operations
- Operate and monitor tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to achieve correct product quality and output within specified tolerances
- Make routine equipment, tool lubrication and adjustments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Identify and report problems to appropriate persons, and follow any authorised changes in working procedures
- Inspect completed product for compliance with quality and work requirements and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work
- Label and store processed glass in accordance with workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
- Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- Accurately complete required workplace documentation