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Set up and operate glass mirroring equipment

Set up and operate glass mirroring equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG3012
State Code
WI494
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers setting up and operating glass mirroring equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are determined from work instructions
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements relevant to operating glass mirroring equipment, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, of the required quality, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.5 Machines are identified and checked for safe and effective operation, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
  • 1.6 Procedures for checking the quality of materials and items produced, working condition of equipment and quality requirements for each stage of the mirroring process are identified
  • 1.7 Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the glass mirroring process
  • 1.8 The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified
2 Prepare glass for mirroring
  • 2.1 If applicable, existing mirror is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing
  • 2.2 Glass to be mirrored is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 2.3 Glass to be mirrored is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
3 Conduct glass mirroring operations
  • 3.1 Tinning solution is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.2 Glass is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.3 Mirror solution is applied to glass in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.4 Glass is washed and blow dried in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.5 Backing paint is applied in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Product is inspected for quality of work and items which do not meet quality requirements discarded or returned for reprocessing in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Completed work is placed in holding area in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures, unserviceable equipment tagged, and faults identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
  • 4.6 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7828 LMFGG3011C Set up and operate glass silvering equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ13 MSFGG3032 Mirror glass Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J732 MSF30413 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing Qualification