Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and operate glass silvering equipment
Set up and operate glass silvering equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3011C
LMFGG3011C
State Code
S7828
S7828
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2012
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
19/03/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate glass silvering equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
- 1.1 Work requirements are determined from work instructions
- 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relevant to operating glass silvering 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 silvering process are identified
- 1.7 Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient workflow coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the glass silvering process
- 1.8 The processes for obtaining materials and moving completed work to the next process are identified
2 Prepare glass for silvering
- 2.1 If applicable, existing silver is removed by acid washing, cleaning and/or polishing
- 2.2 Glass to be silvered is washed with detergent in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 2.3 Glass to be silvered is rinsed with demineralised water in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
3 Conduct glass silvering 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 Silver 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
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.
Work requirements may include:
material to be used
process required to complete work tasks
number of sheets to be silvered and holding area for completed items
Glass silvering involves:
processes and equipment to silver glass for the manufacture of mirrors and other glass products
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
respiratory masks
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass silvering processes and equipment
equipment manufacturer 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, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
relevant Australian Standards
Tools and equipment are to include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated silvering equipment
buffing and cleaning tables
spray booths
copper plating electrodes
extractor fans
dual nozzle spray guns
compressors
solution containers
heated drying racks
water distiller
silvering formulas
tinning solution
backing paint and stripping acid tanks for resilvering
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
annealed glass
sheet glass
laminated and toughened glass
Work requirements may include:
material to be used
process required to complete work tasks
number of sheets to be silvered and holding area for completed items
Glass silvering involves:
processes and equipment to silver glass for the manufacture of mirrors and other glass products
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
respiratory masks
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the setting up and operation of glass silvering processes and equipment
equipment manufacturer 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, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
relevant Australian Standards
Tools and equipment are to include:
semi-automatic and computer-navigated silvering equipment
buffing and cleaning tables
spray booths
copper plating electrodes
extractor fans
dual nozzle spray guns
compressors
solution containers
heated drying racks
water distiller
silvering formulas
tinning solution
backing paint and stripping acid tanks for resilvering
Materials are to include, but are not limited to:
annealed glass
sheet glass
laminated and toughened glass
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:
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass silvering equipment
plan and prepare for the conduct of glass silvering operations
conduct glass silvering operations
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 goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
as a minimum:
prepare silvering formulae
perform equipment checks
set up and prepare silvering equipment
clean and prepare glass for silvering
apply tinning, silvering and copper solutions on glass
dry and apply packing paint
strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-silver mirrors
handle and store mirrors
clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use
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 silvering equipment
demineralised water
acid
silvering chemicals
backing paint
workplace operating procedures
unprocessed materials
personal protective equipment
an appropriate work area.
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
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:
interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to operate glass silvering equipment
plan and prepare for the conduct of glass silvering operations
conduct glass silvering operations
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 goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
as a minimum:
prepare silvering formulae
perform equipment checks
set up and prepare silvering equipment
clean and prepare glass for silvering
apply tinning, silvering and copper solutions on glass
dry and apply packing paint
strip, buff, clean, prepare and re-silver mirrors
handle and store mirrors
clean solution tanks, lines, spray guns and equipment after use
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 silvering equipment
demineralised water
acid
silvering chemicals
backing paint
workplace operating procedures
unprocessed materials
personal protective equipment
an appropriate work area.
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8685 | LMFGG3011B | Set up and operate glass silvering equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI494 | MSFGG3012 | Set up and operate glass mirroring equipment | Unit of competency |
