Cut a range of glass types

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to cut a range of glass types. This involves cutting a range of different glass types, understanding templates and dealing with problems that could arise. Cutting of holes and internal and external radii is also a requirement.

You will need to cut the following:

• laminated glass
• Georgian wired glass
• float glass
• mirrors

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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 methods and locations for cutting glass to meet specifications
4. confirm glass is available for cutting
5. prepare glass following work schedule and standard operating procedures
6. select equipment for cutting glass to meet specifications
7. store glass following standard operating procedures
8. identify suitable methods for cutting glass to meet specifications
9. position glass for cutting following standard operating procedures
10. cut glass to shape and size using templates to meet specifications
11. cut external radius to glass to meet specifications
12. cut internal radius to glass to meet specifications
13. cut holes in a range of glass types to meet specifications
14. monitor cutting to ensure it meets specifications
15. dispose of unwanted glass appropriately minimising waste by salvaging reusable glass
16. use products and materials to minimise wastage
17. identify any problems and deal with them following standard operating procedures
18. 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. processes for cutting each type of glass
5. how to monitor the glass cutting process
6. preparation equipment used
7. preparation processes applied to different products and materials
8. why a template may be required
9. information required on a template
10. how to cut glass to shape and size when using a template
11. how to cut holes in different types of glass
12. storage areas for glass before and after cutting
13. how to position glass correctly
14. how to utilise products and materials to minimise wastage
15. the type of problems that could occur and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
16. information systems used
17. why it is important to use information systems

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31 Mar 2025

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Original

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Proskills

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PROGP17

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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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