Assessment Requirements for MSFGG3039 Manually move glass

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFGG3039 Manually move glass

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFGG2005 Apply basic glass handling, and, MSFGG3001 Store and handle glass.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

completed each of the following in accordance with all safety and manual handling procedures on at least 1 occasion:

individual movement of annealed equal to or above 1.2 m2

individual movement of laminated glass equal to or above 1.2 m2

team movement of annealed glass equal to or above 4.5 m2

team movement of laminated glass equal to or above 4.5 m2

moved glass in the following contexts:

loading and unloading of trucks

between trolleys and work benches.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

key information from work health and safety regulations relating to manual tasks and national code of practice:

role and responsibilities of the employer and employees in relation to manual handling safety

manual handling techniques that support safe work practice:

preparing the load

preparing the environment

using the stronger muscles in the legs where possible, rather than spinal muscles

maintaining a neutral spine when lifting and carrying

using two hands to lift or carry

keeping the load close to the body and centre of gravity

avoiding lifting objects above shoulder height

minimising repetitive movements

positions not held for long periods of time

avoiding twisting by repositioning feet while turning

mathematical procedures for calculation of glass weight

glass manual handling:

quality, characteristics and behaviour of glass sheet when lifted and moved

risks and hazards

workplace safety system requirements

work flow requirements

principles and techniques of freefalling glass

the types of problems that may occur and how to avoid and respond

specific considerations when:

loading and unloading trucks

moving between trolleys and/or stillages, work benches and racks

types, uses and limitations of tools and equipment used to support manual handling of glass

features of glass sheet storage systems

processes and communication protocols for team lifting

workplace documentation requirements for glass movement.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources:

glass storage and handling area

trolleys and/or stillages

work benches

racks

glass sheet to be relocated

safety and personal protective equipment

work orders

workplace procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73