Unit of competency Outline

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Apply basic glass handling

Apply basic glass handling

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG2005
State Code
WI477
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
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit of competency covers handling and moving sheets of flat glass by hand safely and efficiently in a production, processing or installation environment, as an individual and involving teamwork for lifting.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for glass handling
  • 1.1 Work requirements in the form of type and quantity of glass to be relocated are identified from work instructions
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for movement of glass sheets by hand, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Sheet glass to be moved is identified and weight, shape and points of balance, and dimensions estimated or calculated
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment and manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified
  • 1.5 Risks to self, others, material and equipment are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the glass
  • 1.6 Need for glass lifting equipment or team lifting is determined and team lifting processes are considered for application
  • 1.7 Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to movement
2 Plan glass movement
  • 2.1 Locations for glass storage are identified and routes to be followed determined
  • 2.2 Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made, as required
  • 2.3 Process for relocating glass is planned, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
  • 2.4 Proposed process is checked against advisory standards and workplace procedures for compliance
3 Relocate glass
  • 3.1 Actions of lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing are carried out in accordance with approved advisory standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Team lifting tasks (where used) are coordinated according to approved advisory standards
  • 3.3 Planned process and route are followed and glass is relocated without damage to material, personnel or equipment
  • 3.4 Glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
  • 3.5 Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, and any differences reported
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
  • 4.2 Workplace documentation is completed, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7811 LMFGG2005C Move glass sheets by hand Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ06 MSFGG3039 Manually move glass Unit of competency