Cut glass for glazing
URN: GQAGLA8
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on:
30 Sept 2013
Overview
This standard covers the cutting of glass. The glass has to be cut at the site of the glazing installation or in the workshop in order to show that the glazier can meet the requirements of the glazing installation. The glazier has to handle and manoeuvre the glass following safe working practices. The glass must be cut accurately and in a way that minimises waste.
This standard is for you if you cut glass on site or in the workshop that will be used for glazing work
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements, and relevant statutory and industry regulations, at all times
2 identify and confirm the specifications for the type of glass being cut
3 select the correct type, quantity, and quality of glass for cutting, minimising waste
4 identify suitable cutting equipment and methods for cutting the required type, size, and shape of glass
5 identify a suitable working environment and area for cutting the glass
6 handle and manoeuvre the glass to the cutting location following safe working practices
7 cut glass to the required specifications using equipment and methods following safe working practices
8 check glass after cutting to ensure it meets the specification
9 record information on glass cutting in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety requirements, and statutory and industry regulations, that have to be complied with
2 how to obtain and confirm the specifications for the glass being cut
3 what glazing equipment and methods should be used for cutting specific types, shapes, and sizes of glass
4 how to identify a suitable location for cutting glass
5 methods for handling and manoeuvring the glass
6 how to plan the use of glass to minimise wastage
7 how to cut different shapes, sizes, and types of glass
8 types of problems can occur during and after cutting glass, and how to minimise the possibility of reoccurrence
9 what information systems should be used, and how and why it is important to record information
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2018
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Proskills
Original URN
PROGLAZE 8
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
SOC Code
5317
Keywords
Glazing, glass, glasscutting