MSFDG2001
Assemble leadlight and stained glass components


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble leadlight and stained glass components using a range of fixing and joining components.

This unit applies to individuals working with designed glass.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements

1.2 Identify and select tools and equipment based on job requirements and check for serviceability and safety prior to use

1.3 Identify, obtain and prepare materials appropriate to the work application and safely handle and locate ready for use

1.4 Identify workplace environment considerations and apply measures to reduce noise, dust and obstacles

1.5 Plan assembly sequence in a logical order

2. Assemble components

2.1 Lay out components and assemble using jigs and appropriate fastenings

2.2 Use hand and/or power tools, and equipment correctly based on job needs

2.3 Check assembled work for compliance with specifications

2.4 Prepare, assemble and fit components in accordance with specifications

2.5 Repair or tag work which does not meet quality specifications for further processing, recycling or disposal in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6 Organise and store finished products in holding area suited to the product

3. Clean work area and maintain equipment

3.1 Tag and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Remove waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Clean and inspect tools and equipment for serviceable condition and store appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 Maintain equipment and clean-up work area in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Leadlight and Stained Glass