MSFDG3004
Assemble copper foil glass components


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble copper foil 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. Determine job requirements

1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements and other workplace procedures.

1.2 Use personal protective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, designs, job sheets or work instructions

2. Plan and prepare for work

2.1 Select and service tools and equipment, and identify rectify or report any faults prior to commencement

2.2 Identify and obtain materials appropriate to the work application ensuring they are prepared, safely handled and located ready for use

2.3 Identify and apply environmental workplace considerations and measures to reduce noise, dust and obstacles

2.4 Plan assembly sequence based on job requirements

2.5 Select fixing and joining devices in accordance with types of materials to be joined and job requirements

2.6 Select and check jigs for suitability for the work

3. Assemble components

3.1 Lay out and assemble components using jigs and appropriate fastenings

3.2 Use hand and power tools correctly in accordance with job requirements

3.3 Check assembled work for compliance with specifications

3.4 Prepare, assemble and fit components in accordance with specifications

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

3.6 Organise and store finished products in suitable holding area

4. Check work area and maintain equipment

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

4.2 Identify and store items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish

4.4 Check, clean and store tools and equipment 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