Prepare products for storage and delivery in glass processing
URN: GQAGP13
Business Sectors (Suites): Glass Processing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on:
30 Mar 2020
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare products for storage and delivery in glass processing. The products need to be packed in appropriate containers and protected from damage. They also have to be marked with instructions. This could include the use of labels, stencils or tags.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
- use packing materials and equipment to meet specifications
- select suitable packing materials that are undamaged and meet requirements
- select packing equipment to meet specifications
- confirm glass products and packing materials are handled in a way that prevents damage
- check packing materials and equipment are undamaged
- assemble and prepare packing materials following standard operating procedures
- confirm glass products are packed in a way that prevents damage to them and other contents
- use appropriate marking methods for products and packing
- check glass products are marked with instructions following standard operating procedures
- check glass products are undamaged by markings following standard operating procedures
- identify any problems and deal with them following standard operating procedures
- record information in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations
- relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
- packing materials and equipment used for different requirements
- where to obtain suitable packing materials
- how glass products and packing materials should be handled in a way that prevents damage to them
- how different types of packing materials are assembled
- how glass products are packed in a way that prevents damage to them and other contents
- authority or licences necessary to use the packing equipment
- the type of problems that could occur and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
- marking methods for different types of glass products or packaging
- how to ensure instructions are attached
- how to check glass products have not been damaged by the marking method
- information systems used
- why it is important to use the information systems
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Proskills
Original URN
PROGP13
Relevant Occupations
Glass and Ceramic Maker Decorator Finisher
SOC Code
5441
Keywords
Glass Processing; decorator; unit maker; operator; packing; blower; cutter; painter; processor; cold end; craft; laminated; screen; warehousing