Prepare and operate equipment/machinery/tools in glass processing

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate  equipment/machinery/tools. The equipment is used to undertake work activities, and you are expected to be able to prepare it for operation. You will need to monitor the equipment during operation and identify any indications of a malfunction or poor performance.

 

In addition, you have to ensure the equipment is clean and clear from obstructions. You are not expected to undertake routine or emergency maintenance which will be carried out by maintenance engineers.

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1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
2. identify and confirm specifications for the work being undertaken
3. select suitable equipment, machinery or tools to meet specifications
4. prepare equipment, machinery or tools to meet specifications
5. start up and shut down equipment, machinery or tools systematically following standard operating procedures
6. operate equipment, machinery or tools following standard operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions
7. check monitoring and control systems are fully functional
8. monitor operation of equipment, machinery or tools to meet specifications
9. remove any items liable to damage the equipment, machinery or tools following standard operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions
10. clear equipment, machinery or tools of debris, dirt, and other materials that affect its ability to operate following standard operating procedures
11. identify any problems and deal with them following standard operating procedures
12. record information in the appropriate information systems

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1. relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations
2. relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
3. how to confirm specifications for the work being undertaken
4. the level of detail required in specifications
5. equipment, materials, and work procedures used for different jobs
6. where to obtain information on the safe use of equipment, machinery and tools
7. equipment, machinery and tools to use for different work activities
8. how to avoid damaging equipment, machinery and tools through incorrect use
9. how different types of equipment, machinery and tools can be prepared for different requirements
10. how to operate different types of equipment, machinery and tools
11. maintenance requirements of different types of equipment, machinery and tools used
12. different monitoring methods for different types of equipment, machinery and tools used
13. type of items that could damage the equipment, machinery and tools
14. type of problems that could occur and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
15. information systems used
16. why it is important to use the information systems

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31 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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Proskills

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PROGP04

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Glass and Ceramic Maker Decorator Finisher

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5441

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Glass Processing; decorator; unit maker; operator; packing; blower; cutter; painter; processor; cold end; craft; laminated; screen; warehousing

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