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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Read work instructions and identify job and quality requirements
   • Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment
   • Identify the process for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process and plan work sequence in a logical order to suit the job
   • Establish and maintain communication with others involved with the work
2. Prepare for work
   • Select and check required kiln tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
   • Identify and check kiln components and safety controls for correct operation
3. Conduct glass forming operations
   • Operate, adjust and monitor kiln and forming equipment in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output
   • Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Follow authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements
   • Inspect product for quality against work instructions, and rework or discard items that do not meet requirements
4. Complete work
   • 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