1103 National Certificate in Glass Processing (Level 3)

National Certificate in Glass Processing (Level 3)

This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2020.

Transition Arrangements

Version 4 of this qualification was republished to extend the last date for entry into training programmes (enrolment) leading to this qualification from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2018. The final date for assessment is unchanged.

This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Glass Processing (Level 4) with optional strands in Manufacturing Insulating Glass Units, Manufacturing Toughened and Heat Strengthened Glass, Manufacturing Screen Printed Glass, Manufacturing Laminated Glass, and Computer Numerically Controlled Machinery [Ref: 2946].

The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018. The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2020.

Candidates currently working towards this qualification must either complete its requirements before the final date for assessment or transfer to the replacement qualification.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

Changes to structure and content

• Credit total decreased from 119 to 104.
• Standards 20497, 20506, 20507, 20513, 20522, and 26485 were removed from the compulsory section.
• Standards 28226, 28755, and 28756 were added to the compulsory section.
• Standards 20494, 20500, 20502, and 25397 were removed from the elective section.
• Standard 28205 was added to the elective section.

This qualification contained expiring unit standards for which replacement unit standards have now been registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring unit standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement unit standards– see table below.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Standard Setting Body

Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)

PO Box 2615

Wellington 6140

Telephone 64 04 381 6430

Website

National Certificate in Glass Processing

Purpose

This qualification is for people working in the glass processing industry.

The compulsory section of the qualification covers the knowledge and skills relating to first aid, optimising cutting of glass, processing Insulating Glass Units (IGUs), working safely, cutting glass to regular shapes manually, cutting glass to irregular shapes manually, notching and cutting out glass manually, drilling and countersinking glass, edgeworking glass with edgeworking machines, edgeworking glass manually, processing toughened and heat strengthened glass, loading and unloading vehicles, and measuring and calculating.

The elective section enables candidates to select standards from the areas of engineering drawing and design; interpersonal communications; flat glass; general glass and glazing; and building, construction, and allied trades skills that complement their job roles.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (Introduction) (Level2) [Ref:0997] and can lead on to the National Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) [Ref:1104] or the National Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level3) [Ref:1249].

Replacement Information

This qualification and the National Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) [Ref: 1104] are part replacements for the National Certificate in Flat Glass with strands in Glazing, Decorative, Processing, and Automotive [Ref: 0304].

Special Notes

Prerequisite: The National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (Introduction) (Level 2) [Ref:0997], or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.

People in the glass and glazing industry who have learned their craft over many years, but do not hold a qualification, may wish to have their existing skills recognised through the RCC (recognition of current competence) process. The RCC process is carried out by registered assessors and accredited providers. Candidates must go through an assessment process to gain credit for national standards. Candidates for RCC are encouraged to contact the Joinery Industry Training Organisation.

CreditRange

Compulsory

Elective

Level 1 credits

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Summary of Requirements

Compulsory standards

Elective – A minimum of 32 credits as specified

Detailed Requirements

Compulsory

The following standards are required

Health > Health Studies > Core Health

Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass

Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > General Glass and Glazing

Manufacturing > Joinery > Joinery Core Skills

Manufacturing > Joinery > Stairs and Other Joinery Trade Skills

Elective

A minimum of 32 credits

Of which a minimum of 9 credits at Level 2 to Level 3

Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and Design

Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications

Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass

Manufacturing > Joinery > Joinery Core Skills

Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills

Transition Arrangements

Version 3

Version 3 was issued following a review.

Changes to structure and content

• Credit total increased from 102 to 119.
• Optional strand was removed.
• Standards 20496, 20498, 20501, 20503, 20510, and 20511 were removed from the compulsory section.
• Standards 2549, 26035, 26283, and 26485 were added to the compulsory section.
• Standards 20493 and 20509 were moved from the elective to the compulsory section.
• Standard 20500 was moved from the compulsory section to the elective section.
• Standards 1754, 2050, 2054, 2060, 10851, and 20499 were removed from the elective section.
• Standards 2433, 9677, 22607, 25397, and 26079 were added to the elective section.
• Credit values and levels of standards were updated following review.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.

People currently working towards version 2 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer their results to this version of the qualification.

Any candidate who feels that they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact the Joinery Industry Training Organisation at the address given below.

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 2 was issued following revision to include an additional standard.

Version 1 of this qualification, and the National Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) [Ref:1104] replaced the National Certificate in Flat Glass with strands in Glazing, Decorative, Processing, and Automotive [Ref:0304].

Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification

Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation

NZQA

The Skills Organisation

Certification

This certificate will display the logo of the NZQA, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification.

Classification

This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.

Prerequisite Diagram