Cut glass in glass processing

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to process glass products and materials by cutting. This involves preparing glass products and materials for cutting and ensuring the correct type and quality are available. Using the appropriate equipment to cut the glass product or material in a way that shapes it to meet the specification. It also includes identifying any problems with the process and taking the appropriate action.

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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. confirm glass products and materials are available for processing
4. select type, quantity, and quality of glass products and materials to be used during preparation
5. prepare glass products and materials following work schedule and standard operating procedures
6. select equipment for cutting glass to meet specifications
7. store prepared glass products and materials following standard operating procedures
8. identify suitable methods for cutting glass products and materials to meet specifications
9. position glass products and materials for cutting to meet specifications
10. cut glass products and materials to meet specification
11. monitor glass cutting to ensure it achieves specifications
12. dispose of unwanted glass minimising waste by salvaging reusable glass
13. minimise wastage when using glass products and materials
14. identify any problems and deal with them following standard operating procedures
15. 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. properties of laminated glass, Georgian wired glass, float glass and mirrors
4. how to monitor the glass cutting process
5. type of glass processing undertaken
6. preparation equipment used
7. preparation processes applied to different products and materials
8. type, quantity, and quality of products and materials used in different glass processes
9. appropriate storage areas for glass products and materials before and after processing
10. methods for cutting different types of glass products and materials
11. how to position glass products and materials
12. ways of cutting glass products and materials
13. how to utilise glass products and materials to minimise wastage
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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PROGP07

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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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