Monitor the glass annealing process
URN: GQAGP18
Business Sectors (Suites): Glass Processing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on:
2020
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to anneal glass products and materials in glass processing. It covers annealing the glass by using the appropriate equipment and applying the correct control to maintain the required temperature gradient. It also covers finishing the annealing process using the appropriate finishing processes.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
- identify and confirm specifications for the work being undertaken
- control condition of glass during the annealing process to meet specifications
- monitor application of the annealing process to meet specifications
- confirm glass is removed after the annealing process following standard operating procedures
- prepare glass for any further work to meet specifications
- identify any problems and deal with them following standard operating procedures
- record information 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
- specifications for annealing different glass
- how to monitor the annealing process
- the annealing process and equipment involved
- characteristics of glass which affect the annealing process
- adjustments made to correct the annealing process
- the type of problems that could occur and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
- information systems used
- why it is important to use information systems
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Proskills
Original URN
PROGP18
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