Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements
- Work requirements for processing thick glass, including materials, types of cuts, shapes and edges, processes and quantities required, are identified from work instructions or job order in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Cutting list and quality standards are determined and procedures identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry standards
- Glass to be cut, shaped, drilled or edged is selected using information from the work order, including type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions
- Machines, equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified
- Prepare for work
- Sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order
- Suitable cutting, shaping, drilling, edging and lubrication methods are selected
- Glass processing table is selected and work surface is cleared of debris and dust
- Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins located close to work area
- Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to handling
- Glass to be processed is located in the work area using correct manual handling procedures
- Glass is measured accurately to minimise waste and within specified tolerances according to enterprise standards
- Components and controls of machines, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and tested for working order
- Process glass
- Tools and equipment are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
- Glass is processed to required standard in accordance with job order, work instructions and procedures, including the performance of routine lubrication and adjustments of machines/equipment
- Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons, and any authorised changes in working procedures followed
- Completed product is inspected for quality of work and repaired, reprocessed or discarded in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work
- Processed glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
- Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
- Workplace documentation is completed, as required