Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Glass laminating equipment
Glass laminating equipment includes that equipment and machines involved in the process of laminating glass. This involves the insertion of an intermediary layer between two layers of glass
Laminated glass includes: safety, automotive, bullet and bandit resistant and patterned laminated glass

Unit context
This unit covers work involving the set up, operation and monitoring of glass laminating equipment
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of glass laminating machines
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OH&S requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process

Tools and equipment are to include:
glass flopping and washing machines
white room
hoist
pre-press oven
glass stacker
air lifter
autoclave
packing equipment
cutting machine
FMF machine
standards stamping equipment (including stamp)

Materials are to include but are not limited to:
annealed float
sheet and patterned glass

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls

Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass laminating machinery
Machine manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the handling and movement of glass
Work instructions including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OH&S regulations and enterprise requirements
AS/NZS2208 Safety glazing material

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass laminating equipment
Plan the conduct of glass laminating operations
Set up, operate, monitor and perform operator maintenance of glass laminating equipment
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to glass, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality

To complete a minimum of:

identify and demonstrate glass flopping and washing operation and procedures
identify and demonstrate the white room operation and procedures
safely load glass into the pre-press oven and stacker
operate the pre-press oven and stacker during the glass laminating process
operate an air lifter
operate an autoclave
safely complete the requirements of the packing area
operate a laminating cutting table
carry out post laminating procedures
perform testing, classification and marking of toughened glass in accordance with AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
Procedures for the set up, operation and operator maintenance of glass laminating equipment
Workflow relating to the operation of glass laminating equipment.
Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced in the glass laminating process
Workplace procedures for the reporting of material, product or equipment faults
Workplace safety system requirements related to the operation of glass laminating equipment

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, optimise glass sizes for handling and processing and assemble required materials
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, avoiding reworking and wastage
Use of technology. Use the workplace technology related to the operation of glass laminating equipment

Resource Implications
Glass laminating equipment, workplace operating procedures, unprocessed materials, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.

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 laminating equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)