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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Customer requirements and expectations regarding glass and glazing work or technical advice are identified
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for assessing glass and glazing requirements are observed throughout the work
   • Requirements are recorded according to workplace procedures and requirements
   • The process for assessing glass and glazing requirements is identified
2. Prepare for work
   • Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
   • Research materials are accessed and analysed for applicability
   • Product supply sources are contacted to ascertain current developments, if appropriate
3. Conduct assessment
   • Influencing factors are identified and their significance and impact on the end product determined
   • Products/types of glass are identified and their application determined
   • Technical or other professional advice is sought, if applicable and available, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Optimal solution is identified and specifications confirmed
4. Complete work
   • Solution is converted into work instructions/job orders in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Other documentation, including any advice/referral to customer, is completed in accordance with workplace practices

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Glass and glazing assessment includes:	the formal and documented process or informal on-the-job assessment of a situation/requirement assessment required for all glass and glazing tasks compliance with: AS 1288:2006 Glass and glazing in buildings - Selection and installation (sections 4, 5 and 8) AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings AS/NZS 4668:2000 Glossary of terms used in the glass and glazing industry factors influencing the assessment, including: wind loading considerations human impact considerations
Tools and equipment include:	tape measures calculators glass thickness and glazing material indicators product data and samples relevant standards/codes stationery and calculator
Workplace procedures include:	work procedures/instructions relating to assessment of glass and glazing requirements regulatory/legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to building codes, WHS and environmental requirements manufacturer specifications and instructions, particularly those pertaining to new products/developments

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Performance Evidence

Locate, interpret and apply information for situation to be assessed and:

apply the requirements of AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation (sections 4, 5 and 8, including scope, definitions, abbreviations and symbols) and AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings and AS/NZS 4668:2000 Glossary of terms used in the glass and glazing industry

correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, optimise glass sizes for application and assembly of required resources

use workplace technology related to the assessment of glass and glazing requirements

determine thickness limits for standard nominal thickness of glass

identify and calculate aspect ratios

understand and apply the principles of wind loadings

determine minimum nominal glass thicknesses for various glazing situations affected by human impact

identify types of safety glazing materials

determine the appropriate safety glazing materials for various glazing situations

identify basic installation details for glazing

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Workplace operating procedures and AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation (sections 4, 5 and 8)

AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings

AS/NZS 4668:2000 Glossary of terms used in the glass and glazing industry

Qualities and characteristics of glass, including types, qualities, applications and limitations

Products and processes and current trends and developments in glass and glazing techniques/applications

Workplace safety system requirements related to the handling and installation of glass

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