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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Purpose of the leadlight panel is established, including performance requirements in terms of safety, quality and function
   • Research is conducted, where necessary, to establish if leadlight panels to be repaired are historically important
   • Construction method and materials to be used in the panel to be constructed or repaired are identified
   • Leadlight panel to be repaired is inspected to identify faults and any faults found compared with customer requirements and any previous identified faults
2. Plan leadlight panel construction/repair
   • Plan or design of leadlight panel to be constructed/repaired is analysed to identify work requirements, methods and/or specifications
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for construction and repair of leadlight panels, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • Work sequences are identified and a personal work plan is developed, when required, compliant with workplace procedures
   • Steps or stages in construction/repair are planned, noting check points for (any) measurements and tests
   • Approval of work construction plan is obtained as required by workplace procedures and a suitable work area identified
3. Identify suitable materials and equipment
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
   • Leadlight construction materials are selected according to specification of performance requirements, proposed use, cost and availability of materials, if required, matching the original texture, colour, thickness and opacity of the stained glass
   • Equipment suitable for working the chosen material is identified
4. Construct/repair the leadlight panel
   • Plan is followed to construct/repair the leadlight panel, including any special requirements for historically important works
   • Checks are conducted at the identified points
   • Modifications are identified and recommended within workplace procedures
   • Modifications to the plan are documented and appropriate approvals are sought in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Complete work
   • Leadlight panel is inspected for quality of work and repaired or reconstructed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Material which can be re-used is collected and stored
   • Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace requirements
   • Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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
Repair methods include:	re-leading strap repair and lead lifting restoration and conservation of historically important stained glass and leadlighting works
Tools and equipment include:	timber benches light boxes glass grinders lead knives lead vice lathekins farrier's nails glass cutters grozing and small running pliers soldering irons and bits suede cleaning and polishing brushers and pickers
Leadlight construction materials include:	coloured/plain glass panels patterns/templates timber lathes ornamental fittings lead came solder and fluxes
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses safety footwear
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 quality and Australian Standards and 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

Interpret work order/job instruction to identify requirements and plan the process to construct/repair leadlight panels

Select and use appropriate materials and processes for the panel being constructed/repaired optimising glass sizes for economical cutting and assembling of required materials

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

End use of leadlight panels and required safety, quality and structural standards

Characteristics, including hazards and workplace safety system requirements, associated with the materials used in leadlight panel construction

Operation of tools and equipment used in constructing/repairing leadlight panels

Research techniques to establish the historical importance of stained glass and leadlighting works

Processes and procedures involved in the construction/repair process of leadlight panels, including historically important works

Impact of design features of the leadlight panel on purpose, materials and construction

Relevant Australian Standards

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