Application
This unit of competency covers preparing and installing leadlight and stained glass in structural and other architecturally engineered applications.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking glass and glazing work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Elements and 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 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to leadlight and stained glass operations are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Work requirements in the form of type of leadlight and stained glass, frames and the method of fixing are identified, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel | ||
1.3 | The process for preparing and installing architecturally engineered leadlight and stained glass is identified | ||
2 | Prepare for installation | 2.1 | Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job |
2.2 | Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition | ||
2.3 | Components of the leadlight and stained glass are checked against specifications or job order | ||
2.4 | Leadlight and stained glass fixing method is selected | ||
2.5 | Frame or opening is prepared to receive leadlight and stained glass | ||
2.6 | Fixing and sealing materials are prepared by mixing or cutting to length, as appropriate | ||
3 | Identify site conditions and constraints | 3.1 | Site safety hazards are recognised and corrective action taken to reduce risk of injury to self and others |
3.2 | On-site difficulties are identified and addressed in accordance with regulations and enterprise agreements | ||
3.3 | Special characteristics of the leadlight and stained glass aperture are identified in relation to the effect of the fitting process on the finished job | ||
3.4 | Covering material is applied, where necessary, to protect existing fixtures and fittings | ||
4 | Fit leadlight and stained glass | 4.1 | Leadlight and stained glass is fixed to the frame or opening using the selected method |
4.2 | Solvents and sealants are applied | ||
4.3 | Leadlight and stained glass and/or frame are cleaned after fixing | ||
5 | Finalise the installation | 5.1 | Completed installation is checked to ensure compliance |
5.2 | Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required | ||
5.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate | ||
5.4 | Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned, removed and stored appropriately | ||
5.5 | Workplace records are maintained according to workplace procedures | ||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify structural leadlight and stained glass, their properties, uses and limitations
Assess the likely impact of various environmental effects on architectural leadlight and stained glass
Prepare and install at least one architecturally engineered leadlight and stained glass component that can be a curtain wall/panel, suspended panel or a balustrade
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for structural leadlight and stained glass
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for leadlight and stained glass operations
Architectural leadlight and stained glass construction terminology and techniques
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for preparation and installation of architectural leadlight and stained glass
Types of glass and other materials used in the leadlight and stained glass industry, their characteristics, properties, uses and limitations
Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Storage systems and labelling
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to a location, materials, equipment and specifications relevant to installing structural leadlight and stained glass.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Appropriate personnel include: | architects engineers supervisors suppliers clients colleagues managers |
Architecturally engineered leadlight and stained glass includes: | curtain walls infill and structural balustrade suspended and overhead glass toughened glass assemblies aluminium systems, including planar assemblies curtain wall systems spider assemblies panel wall systems (hung and stacked) watertight glazing techniques, including the use of silicone |
Tools and equipment include: | assembly benches drop and up-cut saws pneumatic, hydraulic and manual presses lifting equipment frame tooling copy routers end millers crimpers electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers pop rivet guns glue guns general hand tools |
Materials include: | leadlight or stained glass panels annealed glass safety glass patterned glass tinted heat-reflective insulated glass units steel fasteners plastics sealants tapes vinyls gaskets timber reveals flashings |
Fixing method includes: | consideration of the technical specification, type of glass and frame, security requirements, sealing methods and relevant Australian Standards |
Preparation include: | cleaning surface preparation, if required checking size against specification |
Records include: | the product type size inspection inspection outcomes quality outcomes storage locations |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses hard hats safety footwear aprons and overalls |
Information and procedures include: | workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |
Sectors
Leadlight and Stained Glass