MSFGG3024
Form glass


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to form glass in kilns for manufacture of customised formed glass products. Patterns may be existing moulds or improvised designs.

This unit applies to glass processing workers forming product in accordance with pre-determined work orders.

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. Identify work requirements

1.1 Read work instructions and identify job and quality requirements

1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment

1.3 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

1.4 Establish and maintain communication with others involved with the work

2. Prepare for work

2.1 Select and check required kiln tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

2.2 Identify and check kiln components and safety controls for correct operation

3. Conduct glass forming operations

3.1 Operate, adjust and monitor kiln and forming equipment in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output

3.2 Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Follow authorised changes in working procedures and/or requirements

3.4 Inspect product for quality against work instructions, and rework or discard items that do not meet requirements

4. Complete work

4.1 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

Foundation Skills

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


Sectors

Glass and Glazing