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Carry out warehousing of glass and related materials

URN: GQAGP37
Business Sectors (Suites): Glass Processing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Mar 2020

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out tasks in the glass and glass related warehousing and distribution working environment, including goods in and goods out. Knowledge of stock identification is required as is the need to know how to deal with the problems that can occur in the glass and glass related warehouse/distribution working environment.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. accept glass and related materials into the warehouse in following standard operating procedures
  2. store the delivered glass and related materials following standard operating procedures
  3. select glass and related materials for delivery/distribution to meet specifications
  4. prepare glass and related materials for despatch to meet specifications

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. layout and purpose of the warehouse
  2. use and importance of stock identification
  3. how to receive and handle glass and related materials
  4. how to select and prepare glass and related materials for distribution/delivery

  6. how to deal with problems that can arise in warehousing

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

GQA Qualifications Ltd

Original URN

GQAGP37

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