MSFPF2013
Cut and handle glazing materials for framing


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut and handle glazing materials, including acrylic sheet, for picture and mirror frames.

This unit applies to picture framers cutting glazing materials in accordance with pre-determined frame designs.

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. Prepare for work

1.1 Read work order and identify glazing requirements

1.2 Identify and follow work health safety requirements throughout the work

1.3 Select and check tools and equipment for quality, serviceability and safety prior to use

1.4 Locate required glazing material and check for imperfections and damage prior to handling

1.5 Handle glazing material in accordance with safety requirements and any labelling instructions

1.6 Select and clear work area of obstructions and potential hazards

1.7 Plan sequence of work to ensure cutting is conducted in a logical order

2. Cut glazing materials

2.1 Accurately measure glazing material to minimise waste and ensure specified tolerances in accordance with workplace standards

2.2 Achieve required product quality and output through correct operation and monitoring of glazing equipment and tools

2.3 Complete routine machine lubrication and adjustments in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.4 Identify and report problems occurring during work operations to appropriate persons

2.5 Inspect completed work for compliance with quality and work order requirements and rectify any deficiencies

3. Complete work

3.1 Mark completed work for identification and store in accordance with workplace procedures

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

3.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish

3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

3.5 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

Picture Framing