Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Power supplymay include:
electricity or compressed air for the operation of power tools
OHS requirements include:
safe working practices
use of tools and equipment
use of power tools
safe handling and storage of materials in accordance with enterprise procedures
Hand tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
vacuum straight edges
lever and vacuum lifters
plate and running pliers
pop rivet pliers
tools for aluminium:
knives
sheers
measuring devices
straight edge
square
assorted hammers
rollers
combination saw
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
ear protection
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Power tools used in the glass and glazing sector may include:
portable electric drills, screwdrivers, grinders, circular saws and jigsaws, plunge routers and sanders
drop, radius, mitre and upcut saws, bench drills and grinders
portable pneumatic drills, screwdrivers, grinders, nail and staple guns, pop rivet guns and compressors
tools for aluminium:
assorted air tools
assorted electric tools
compressor
rivet gun
metal press and dies
Enterprise procedures may include:
hand and power tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
workplace procedures relating to OHS, tool handling and operation, reporting and communication
work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to, during and after use of hand and power tools
as a minimum:
identify six (6) commonly used glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
indicate hand and power tool applications and limitations
effectively and safely use hand and power tools in the workplace environment
maintain and safely store hand and power tools
follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
process glass to required standard
prevent damage to surrounds, goods, tools, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
apply hand and power tools correctly and safely
complete operator maintenance on hand and power tools
store tools correctly
work effectively with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace.
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements.
The following resources should be made available:
glass and glazing sector and aluminium hand and power tools
materials used in the manufacturing and/or processing of glass and glazing and aluminium products
operating procedures
work area and workplace requirements
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Guidance information for assessment