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Restore in situ glass surfaces

URN: GQAGP39
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 assess the damage on the glass surface, such as scratches and graffiti. It also covers the preparation and setting up of finishing and polishing equipment and restoring the damaged part of the surface and polish to required standard

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify damage on glass surfaces and processes to use to restore it following standard operating procedures
  2. prepare and isolate work areas following standard operating procedures
  3. prepare glass surfaces prior to starting restoration process following standard operating procedures
  4. restore glass surfaces to meet specifications
  5. identify any issues with the glass surface and report them following standard operating procedures
  6. clear up work areas on completion of process following standard operating procedures
  7. record information in the appropriate systems

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to identify and confirm specifications for the restoration of damaged glass
  2. methods and equipment used in glass surface restoration
  3. how to carry out glass restoration
  4. types of problems that can occur in glass surface restoration
  5. how to clear up work areas on completion

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

Original URN

GQAGP39

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