Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut, shape and apply finishing techniques to annealed, coloured and textured glass of manufactured thickness.
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 Read work documentation and identify job requirements 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements 1.3 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order |
2. Plan and prepare for work | 2.1 Select glass cutting table and clear work surface of debris and dust 2.2 Clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins 2.3 Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to handling 2.4 Safely place glass to be cut in the required work area using correct manual handling procedures 2.5 Accurately measure glass within specified tolerances accurately to minimise waste 2.6 Set and test equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace procedures |
3. Process glass | 3.1 Achieve required quality and output through correct operating and monitoring of tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions 3.2 Make routine lubrication and adjustments of tools and/or equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 3.3 Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Inspect completed product for quality of work and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures |
4. Complete work | 4.1 Label and store processed glass ensuring there are no projections in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Remove scraps and off-cuts for disposal and/or recycling in accordance with environmental or workplace procedures 4.3 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures 4.5 Accurately complete workplace documentation 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