Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFGG3010 Set up and operate glass laminating equipment.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor and maintain glass laminating equipment.
This unit applies to glass processing workers producing laminated glass in accordance with pre-determined work orders.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
N/A
Unit Sector
Glass and Glazing
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 instructions and identify work and quality requirements 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, using all required personal protective equipment 1.3 Identify quality procedures for each stage of the process 1.4 Plan work sequence in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others involved with the work to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety |
2. Set up equipment |
2.1 Complete pre-operational equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Confirm machine operation through quality checks on first production of finished items 2.3 Make adjustments to settings and parameters based on initial quality checks. |
3. Conduct glass laminating operations |
3.1 Prepare glass to be laminated for the process in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 3.2 Complete startup and shutdown procedures for equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures 3.3 Conduct glass delivery and washing procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures 3.4 Monitor white room conditions and conduct procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures 3.5 Operate white room hoist in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures 3.6 Accurately apply interlayer in accordance with work instructions 3.7 Operate pre-press oven and glass stacker in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures and accurately document required information 3.8 Operate air lifter in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures 3.9 Load, operate and unload autoclave in accordance with manufacturer instructions or workplace procedures |
4. Complete work and maintain equipment |
4.1 Inspect completed product for compliance with quality and work order requirements and reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Test, classify and mark laminated glass in accordance with Australian Standards, and store in designated holding area 4.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Inspect, maintain and tag equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 4.5 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 4.6 Accurately complete required workplace documentation |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFGG3010 Set up and operate glass laminating equipment.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73