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Use mechanical equipment in glass distribution and warehousing

URN: GQAGP31
Business Sectors (Suites): Glass Processing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Mar 2020

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to ensure that you can operate mechanical equipment in a safe manner and ensure it is made available for further use on completion of tasks. Knowledge of how to check the equipment is safe for use is also required. Finally you will need to show an understanding of problems associated with mechanical equipment.

 

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

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify equipment needed to carry out required tasks following standard operating procedures
  2. check equipment is in usable condition following standard operating procedures
  3. use equipment to carry out tasks following standard operating procedures
  4. obtain information on safe use of equipment following standard operating procedures
  5. report if equipment is not in a usable condition following standard operating procedures
  6. complete tasks following standard operating procedures carry out basic maintenance tasks on the equipment following company procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. equipment available for use within the distribution/warehouse working environment
  2. purpose of each piece of equipment
  3. restrictions on use of equipment
  4. personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used with equipment
  5. where to obtain information on the safe use of equipment
  6. checks to make on mechanical equipment before use following company guidelines and safe working practices
  7. procedures to follow if equipment is not in a safe, usable condition
  8. procedures to follow once the tasks have been completed
  9. why it is important to follow the company guidelines on the use and care of equipment
  10. maintenance tasks carried out on equipment including frequency and responsibility
  11. situations which may mean additional training is required in the use of mechanical equipment
  12. problems that can occur with mechanical equipment, the likely causes of the problems and be able to suggest possible solutions

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

PROGP31

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