Unit of competency details
MSFGG2002 - Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
10/Dec/2013 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 040323 | Glazing | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers accurately identifying glass, glazing product and consumable characteristics and limitations to handle, correctly use and store them safely and effectively.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Glass and Glazing
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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Identify glass types, glazing products and consumables
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1.1
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Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to glass and glazing work are verified and complied with
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1.2
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The characteristics of glass types and glazing products are identified to determine their use and suitability for a range of glazing work
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1.3
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Types and quantities of glazing consumables required for a glazing job are identified from plans or work instructions
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2
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Prepare to use glass and glazing products
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2.1
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Work requirements for glass and glazing work are determined in a logical order to suit the job
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2.2
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Common glass and glazing tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and their use in glass and glazing work are identified
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2.3
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Glass to match work requirements is checked for type, size and imperfections
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2.4
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Glazing products are selected in accordance with customer orders and Australian Standards
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2.5
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Defective glazing products are reported for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures
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3
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Handle and use glass and glazing consumables
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3.1
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Consumables are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the planned glazing work
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3.2
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Consumables are handled and used according to workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions and industry practice
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3.3
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Any problems occurring when using consumables are identified, rectified and/or reported, where appropriate
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4
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Store glass and glazing consumables
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4.1
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Unused glass, glazing products and consumables are assembled after completion of the job, checked for reusability, cleaned and stored safely and effectively
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4.2
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Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
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4.3
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Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
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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 of Conditions
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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.
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Unit context includes:
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- 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
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Glass types, their characteristics and appropriate use include:
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- annealed glass
- heat toughened and chemically strengthened glass
- laminated glass
- wired glass
- tinted and heat reflective glass
- coated glass and insulated glass units
- low iron glass
- self-cleaning glass
- electrically heatable glass
- low emissivity glass
- mirrored glass
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Glazing products, their characteristics and appropriate use include:
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- setting blocks and packers
- U channel rubber
- spider fittings:
- 2, 3 and 4 arm
- medium
- heavy duty
- frameless glass hinges, brackets and handles
- patch fittings and locks
- articulated bolts
- stand-offs, anchors, spigots and mini-posts
- handrail brackets, slotted tube, joiners and body
- A frame ‘top hat’ sections and grommets
- ball castors
- clamp bars
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Glazing consumables include:
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- neutral cure (clear, white and coloured)
- anti-mildew sanitary (clear, white and coloured)
- high performance/high joint movement for structural glazing
- polyurethane sealants
- glass cleaners and silicone removers
- abrasives belts, discs and slurries:
- sprays and waxes
- cerium oxide
- acids (sulphuric and hydrofluoric)
- felt polishing bobs
- backing rod
- butyl glazing tape
- setting blocks
- glazing pins
- foam tape:
- single
- double-sided
- structural
- masking tape
- mirror mounting tape
- putty
- horseshoe packers
- safety glass decals
- labels
- gloves
- blades
- film
- glass paint
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Manufacturer instructions include:
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- safe handling procedures
- strength and load bearing rates
- glazing product fixing procedures, techniques and templates
- cutting and bending techniques
- glass fixing materials
- surface preparation before use
- application techniques
- tooling procedures
- category of use, performance and structural strength
- temperature range for use, curing and storage
- shelf life
- other storage requirements
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Tools and equipment include:
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- tungsten wheel glass cutters
- speed cutters
- circle cutters
- squares, vacuum and other straight edges
- plate and running pliers and snips
- drills and countersinks
- spine rollers
- mallets
- silicone guns
- squeegees and holsters
- five-way cutting-in tools
- trim knives
- scrapers
- scourers
- measures
- calculator
- chamois
- heat guns
- screwdrivers
- spanners
- restraint straps and ratchets
- vacuum lifters:
- flat
- curved
- double/single cup
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Problems with consumables include:
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- poor quality
- past use-by date
- damaged in storage
- wrong category/rating consumable for the job
- used on contaminated surfaces
- poor gunning and silicone application technique
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Personal protective equipment includes:
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- that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices:
- gauntlets
- gloves
- safety glasses
- ear protection
- hard hats
- safety footwear
- aprons and overalls
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Information and procedures include:
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- 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
- types and quantities of products and consumables obtained, used and stored
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFGG2011A Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Performance Evidence
- 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 a range of glass types, their characteristics, uses and limitations
- Identify the properties, uses and limitations of common glass, and glazing tools and equipment
- Identify the types, properties, uses and limitations of common glazing products and consumables
- Identify and rectify problems with glass and glazing products and consumables
- Identify the likely impact of various environmental effects when using glass and glazing consumables
- Safely and effectively handle and store glass, glazing products and consumables
- Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for using glass, glazing products and consumables to meet specified outcomes
- 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
Knowledge Evidence
- State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, organisational and site standards, requirements, and policies and procedures relevant to glass, glazing product and consumables handling, storage and use
- Types of glass, glazing products and glass fixing materials used in the glazing industry, including their correct terminology, 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 for glass, glazing products and consumables
- Storage systems and labelling for glass, glazing products and consumables
- Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
- Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation of glass, glazing product and consumables use
Assessment Conditions
- 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 range of commonly used glass, glazing products and consumables, specifications, equipment for using glass, glazing products and consumables and a suitable storage location.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
