Unit of competency Outline

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Paint and fire glass

Paint and fire glass

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSL3005
State Code
WI648
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
70
Description
This unit of competency covers applying patterns and/or designs to glass with vitreous paints to achieve specific outcomes through the firing of glass.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify painting and firing requirements
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to leadlight and stained glass operations are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Types and quantities of patterns, designs and materials required are identified from plans or work instructions
  • 1.3 The processes for painting patterns and designs onto glass and achieving specific outcomes through the firing of glass are identified
2 Prepare to paint and fire glass
  • 2.1 Painting sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job
  • 2.2 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for painting and firing, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 2.3 Patterns and design templates are checked against specifications or job order
  • 2.4 Paint colours are matched against the plan or work order and glass prepared for painting
3 Apply vitreous paint
  • 3.1 Paint is applied to the glass surface in accordance with the pattern or design template
  • 3.2 Any problems occurring during the painting operation are identified and rectified
4 Conduct firing operations
  • 4.1 Firing sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job
  • 4.2 Kiln is checked prior to use to ensure it is appropriate for the firing, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 4.3 Kiln components and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for correct operation
  • 4.4 Glass is prepared for firing and kiln equipment is operated, adjusted and monitored to ensure correct product quality and output
  • 4.5 Any problems occurring during the firing operation are identified and rectified
5 Finalise the work
  • 5.1 Painted and fired glass is inspected for quality of work and repaired or discarded, as required
  • 5.2 Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
  • 5.4 Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately
  • 5.5 Workplace records are maintained according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7843 LMFSL3007A Paint and fire glass Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAK01 MSFDG3003 Paint and fire glass Unit of competency