Qualification details

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF20411 Certificate II in Glass and Glazing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification may include Furnishing Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications and relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.

Additional qualification advice 

Specialisation is possible in this qualification depending on the electives chosen. A specialisation can be identified on the testamur where a minimum of six (6) elective units of competency are achieved in one of the three elective groups and units chosen must include those marked with ‘#’ in each specialist group:

• Group B - Glass Processing
• Group C - Glazing
• Group C - Architectural Stained Glass

Where specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:

Certificate III in Glass and Glazing

(specialising in Processing/Glazing/Architectural Stained Glass)

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• Complete written documents, forms and timesheets
• Use communication technologies efficiently
• Communicate production abnormalities
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds
• Read, interpret and communicate production schedules
• Communicate with all team members

Teamwork

• Work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
• Liaise with and provide support to other team members
• Work as part of a team
• Keep team members informed of changes to work practices
• Identify team performance required to meet customer needs
• Provide leadership to others in the team
• Encourage the sharing of information between team members
• Plan and support team activities

Problem-solving

• Identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution
• Investigate problem causes
• Implement changes
• Examine tools for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identify and promptly address problems or issues
• Assess quality of work pieces
• Determine effective work practices
• Provide problem solving support to team members
• Problem solve machine operational and maintenance requirements

Initiative and enterprise

• Seek and provide feedback on procedures
• Gather and analyse information
• Record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance
• Adjust and implement production schedule changes
• Provide leadership
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes
• Monitor workplace performance
• Use analytical and decision making skills

Planning and organising

• Identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
• Organise self and others to meet production schedules
• Identify and rectify stock shortages in advance
• Sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
• Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
• Determine materials, quality and production requirements
• Apply time management skills to ensure work flow

Self-management

• Interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations
• Keep work area clean and tidy at all times
• Conduct regular housekeeping activities
• Understand own work activities
• Manage own time and establish own work schedule
• Develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions
• Locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work
• Monitor and evaluate own work quality
• Accept responsibility for quality of work

Learning

• Develop learning activities as appropriate
• Assess competencies in meeting job requirements
• Identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
• Listen to feedback from others
• Identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
• Identify and address skill development needs of others in the team

Technology

• Use software applications effectively
• Properly start up, operate and shut down computers
• Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
• Establish procedures
• Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines
• Operate equipment and machines safely, efficiently and to productivity requirements
• Monitor and adjust machine functions
• Perform machine maintenance as determined by workplace procedures
• Clean and check equipment and machines

To be awarded the LMF30611 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing, competency must be achieved in twenty three (23)  units of competency:

• eleven (11)  core units of competency
• twelve (12 ) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.

Core units of competency 

• Complete all of the following eleven (11)  units of competency.

Unit code 

Unit title 

HLTFA301B

Apply First Aid

LMFGG2001C

Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

LMFGG2003C

Operate glass freefall rack and table

LMFGG2004C

Process thin glass by hand

LMFGG2005C

Move glass sheets by hand

LMFGG2007C

Process glass by basic machines

LMFGG2011A

Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

Elective units of competency 

• Complete twelve (12)  units of competency, made up of:

a maximum of one (1) unit from Group A

a minimum of six (6) units from Groups B, C or D (at least six (6) from one group to achieve that specialisation and chosen units must include those marked with ‘#’ in each specialist group)

• the remaining units, to a maximum of five (5) units, may be selected from:

• units not previously selected from Groups B, D, or D
• a maximum of three (3) units from Group E
• a maximum of four (4) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 4 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.

Group A: OHS electives 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

Group B: Glass Processing 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFFM3033B

Construct jigs and fixtures

LMFGG3001C

Store and handle glass

LMFGG3003C

Move block/bulk glass sheet by mechanical means

LMFGG3004C

Process thick glass

#

LMFGG3005C

Process glass by semi-automatic and automatic machines

#

LMFGG3006C

Apply and handle films and coated glass

LMFGG3007C

Form glass

LMFGG3008C

Apply patterns and designs to glass

LMFGG3009C

Set up and operate glass laminating equipment

LMFGG3010C

Set up and operate glass toughening equipment

LMFGG3011C

Set up and operate glass silvering equipment

LMFGG3012C

Set up and operate insulated glass unit manufacturing equipment

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

MEM09009C

Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system

MEM16008A

MEM09002B

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

Group C: Glazing 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFGG2008C

Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors

#

LMFGG2009C

Fabricate and assemble metal frames

LMFGG2010C

Fabricate and install insect and security screens

LMFGG3002C

Assess glass and glazing requirements

#

LMFGG3015C

Fabricate and install shower screens and wardrobe doors

LMFGG3016C

Fabricate and install residential windows and doors

LMFGG3017C

Fabricate and install commercial glazing

LMFGG3018C

Prepare and install architectural engineered glazing

LMFGG3019C

Conduct commercial and structural re-glazing

LMFGG3020A

Use static machines for aluminium and uPVC fabrication

LMFGG3021A

Prepare and install mirrors and glass splashbacks

Group D: Architectural Stained Glass 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFGG3013C

Construct and repair leadlight panels

LMFSL2001B

Assemble leadlight and stained glass components

#

LMFSL3001B

Apply product and material knowledge to leadlight and stained glass operations

LMFSL3004B

Protect stained glass and leadlighting

LMFSL3005B

Fabricate and install residential leadlight and stained glass windows and doors

LMFSL3006B

Prepare and install architectural engineered leadlight and stained glass

LMFSL3007A

Paint and fire glass

#

Group E: Other elective units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2006A

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCOHS2001A

CPCCCM2008A

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCOHS2001A

CPCCCM2010A

Work safely at heights

CPCCOHS2001A

CPCCCM3001B

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCCM1006A

CPCCOHS2001A

CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

CUVCOR07B

Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

CUVCOR08B

Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

CUVVSP01B

Produce calligraphy

CUVVSP14B

Apply techniques to produce drawings

CUVVSP15B

Produce drawings

LMFFM3011B

Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

LMFGN3001B

Read and interpret work documents

LMFGN3002B

Estimate and cost job

TLID307D

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances