Certificate II in Glass and Glazing - MSF20413
GOTAFE
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 03654D
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic glass and glazing job roles, such as safely processing and moving thin glass. It may include assembly/repair of leadlight and stained glass involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in basic glass and glazing techniques that include employment-related skills, including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. It involves collaboration with others through members of a group or team. Meaningful involvement of industry is essential to achieving this qualification outcome and workplace visits and placement to ensure exposure of learners to realistic workplace conditions and employer expectations is required.There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Structure
- 13 units
- 5 core
- 8 elective
Subjects
- Fabricate and install insect and security screens
- Use basic drawing techniques
- Use static machines for aluminium and unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) fabrication
- Process thin glass by hand
- Make measurements and calculations
- Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
- Construct jigs and fixtures
- Follow OHS procedures
- Work in a team
- Construct and repair leadlight panels
- Fabricate and assemble frames
- Apply basic glass handling
- Communicate in the workplace
- Operate glass freefall rack and table
- Use, handle and store glass and glazing products and consumables
- Process glass by basic machines
- Assemble leadlight and stained glass components
- Develop drawing skills
- Glaze and re-glaze residential windows and doors
- Undertake surface preparation
- Move single glass sheets by mechanical means
- Provide first aid
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
