Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to cut, shape, drill and edge annealed glass, which is greater than 6mm thick and laminated glass, which is greater than 6.38mm thick. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify work requirements |
1.1. Work requirements including materials, types of cuts, shapes and edges, processes and quantities required are identified from work instructions or job order in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.4. Cutting list and quality standards are determined and procedures identified in accordance with workplace requirements and industry standards 1.5. Glass to be cut, shaped, drilled or edged is selected using information from the work order including: type of glass, thickness, colour and dimensions 1.6. Machines, equipment and settings required to perform the work are identified |
2. Prepare for work |
2.1. Sequence of work is planned to ensure processing is conducted in a logical order 2.2. Suitable cutting, shaping, drilling, edging and lubrication methods are selected 2.3. Glass processing table is selected and work surface is cleared of debris and dust 2.4. Work area is cleared of obstructions and potential hazards with cullet bins located close to work area 2.5. Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to handling 2.6. Glass to be processed is located in the work area using correct manual handling procedures 2.7. Glass is measured accurately to minimise waste and within specified tolerances according to enterprise standards 2.8. Components and controls of machines including emergency stops and guards are identified and tested for working order |
3. Process glass |
3.1. Tools and equipment are operated and monitored in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures to ensure correct product quality and output 3.2. Glass is processed to required standard in accordance with job order, work instructions and procedures, including the performance of routine lubrication and adjustments of machines/equipment 3.3. Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons 3.4. Authorised changes in working procedures are followed 3.5. Completed product is inspected for quality of work and repaired, reprocessed or discarded in accordance with workplace procedures |
4. Complete work |
4.1. Processed glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections 4.2. Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal or recycling as required 4.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate 4.4. Workplace documentation is completed as required 4.5. Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Glass sheet/product, processing facilities/equipment (such as cutting equipment and glass edging equipment), table, work area, work orders and appropriate safety and personal protection equipment. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glass processing equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Unit context |
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Thick glass is : |
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Glass processing by hand includes : |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include : |
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Edging tools includes but is not limited to : |
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Drilling equipment may include , but is not limited to : |
portable diamond drills and tungsten spear point hand drills |
Materials are to include but are not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
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Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Glass and Glazing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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