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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the task
   • Work requirements in the form of type and quantity of glass to be relocated are identified from work instructions
   • Work health and safety(WHS) requirements for movement of bulk/block glass sheet by mechanical means, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • Blocks of glass sheet to be moved are identified and weight estimated or calculated
   • Appropriate mechanical handling equipment is identified
   • Risks to self, others, material and equipment are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the glass
   • Equipment and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for safe operation, and any damaged or worn parts reported to appropriate personnel
   • Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to movement
2. Plan glass movement
   • Locations for glass storage are identified and routes to be followed determined
   • Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made
   • Process for relocating glass is planned, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
   • Proposed process is checked against advisory standards and workplace procedures for compliance
3. Relocate glass
   • Equipment is operated in accordance with approved advisory standards, manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and WHS requirements
   • Planned process and route are followed and glass relocated without damage to material and equipment or injury
   • Glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
   • Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, and any differences are reported
4. Complete work
   • Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Handling equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is completed, as required

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.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Block/bulk glass sheets include:	end caps cased or factory run size (FRS) blocks large glass panels annealed or laminated glass
Mechanical handling equipment include:	gantry cranes up to 4.9 safe working load (SWL) block grabs slings and chains (AS 1418 Set:2009 Cranes, hoists and winches Set, and licensing requirements for use of slings and chains should be considered)
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices for overhead lifting: gauntlets gloves safety glasses safety footwear hard hats aprons and overalls Bolero and harness
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Use personal protective safety apparel and follow safety regulations for overhead lifting

Safely use gantry cranes up to 4.9 SWL, complying with relevant standards and regulations

Use block grabs, slings and/or chains for lifting blocks or end caps of glass sheets

Calculate the weight of glass and safely load and secure glass

Relocate blocks and/or end caps of glass sheets by grabs, slings and/or chains up to 2 tonnes, complying with AS 1418 Set:2009 Cranes, hoists and winches Set and licensing requirements, where applicable

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

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

Qualities and characteristics of glass, including hazards and handling requirements, and the behaviour of block glass sheet when lifted and moved

Work flow requirements in relation to the movement of glass by mechanical means

Principles, requirements and techniques of moving block glass sheet by mechanical means

Workplace safety system requirements related to the moving of block glass by mechanical means

Capabilities, operating processes and procedures of mechanical handling equipment

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