Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Unit context
Workplace health and safety requirements include OHS legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, using hand and power tools, operating basic machinery, applying quality requirements and applying product finishing techniques and materials
Work is conducted under supervision and guidance
Basic glass and glazing unit may include but is not limited to:
fish tank
display case
flower vase/box
ornamental box/case
Project is to be determined in consultation with supervisor/teacher
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
flat felt covered cutting tables
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
circle cutters
L-squares and straight edges
tape measures
glass handling gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
aprons
marking pens
chinagraph pencils
templates and lubricants
Tables appropriate for cutting large glass sheets include:
air flotation tables
roller castor tables or tilt tables with air flotation
breaker bars or roller castors
Edging equipment includes but is not limited to:
linishing or belt machines
diamond or pencil edgers
pumice or cork polishers
horizontal wheels
finger slotters and hand tools
Drilling equipment may include, but is not limited to:
portable
wall-mounted and free-standing diamond drill presses and saws
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:
annealed glass (less than or 6mm thick) and laminated glass (less than or 6.38mm thick) as deemed appropriate for the project
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
footwear
earmuffs
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the handling of glass
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of glass cutting, drilling and edging machines
Workplace procedures relating to the use of other tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work instructions and locate and apply relevant information
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
achieve required production output and product quality
Adapt or vary glass and glazing designs
Prepare, fabricate and assemble at least one basic glass and glazing project which:
is of thin glass (annealed glass of less than or 6 mm thick or laminated glass of less than or 6.38 mm thick)
requires the use of glass and glazing hand tools and basic glass and glazing processing machines
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Access to plans/designs, glass and glazing hand tools and/or basic processing machines, equipment, materials, a work area and a specified project.

Method of assessment
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be conducted 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 equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.