Prepare bulk deliveries of glass and related products

URN: GQAGP28
Business Sectors (Suites): Glass Processing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Mar 2020

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to be able to prepare glass and related products for bulk delivery. This includes the preparation and loading of delivery vehicles and also how to deal with problems that can occur when preparing bulk deliveries.

The standard is aimed at operatives working in glass distribution and warehousing roles.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. check glass and related bulk deliveries are prepared safely and meet specifications
  2. check delivery vehicles following company procedures/legislation.
  3. confirm all necessary paperwork/information systems are available
  4. confirm glass and related products are loaded to allow effective, safe delivery in line with delivery schedules
  5. deal with problems that occur
  6. load bulk glass and related goods for delivery to meet specifications

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. what constitutes bulk deliveries
  2. glass and related products the company sends using bulk delivery
  3. handling procedures, equipment and paperwork/information systems used to prepare bulk deliveries
  4. how bulk goods are loaded for delivery including equipment used, position of goods on delivery vehicles, security of goods and limits
  5. the types of problems that can occur including loading problems, transportation of glass and related products and problems with delivery vehicle
  6. how to deal with problems

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

PROGP28

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