Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required create jobs and to program and operate automatic glass processing equipment for cutting, drilling, shaping and edging of glass.
This unit applies to glass processing workers.
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. Create job | 1.1 Read work instructions and identify design requirements 1.2 Select and use software features to create job that meets requirements 1.3 Transfer file to machine in required format |
2. Program machine | 2.1 Check readiness of machine for operation in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Accurately calculate and enter information required by machine in accordance with processing requirements |
3. Operate and monitor machine | 3.1 Use system controls correctly to start required process 3.2 Communicate with other team members in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Monitor and respond to system alerts in accordance with machine operating procedures |
4. Complete work | 4.1 Unload glass from machine in accordance with safety procedures and check against job and quality requirements 4.2 Label and store processed glass in accordance with workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections 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