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Title / Use safe work practices to handle glass with overhead mechanical handling systems
Level / 3 / Credits / 4
Purpose / This unit standard is for people in the glazing industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to handle, move, and store glass using overhead mechanical handling systems; and handle, move, and store glass using overhead mechanical handling systems.
Classification / Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1Definition
Worksite requirements–refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and procedures, work instructions, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, legislative requirements.
2All work to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to handle, move, and store glass using overhead mechanical handling systems.
Evidence requirements
1.1Glass is inspected for damage before handling, moving and storing and any damaged glass is removed to designated location in accordance with worksite requirements.
1.2Pre-start checks of the overhead mechanical handling system and lifting gear ensure all components are in working order and operational in accordance with worksite requirements.
1.3Lifting gear selected meets requirements of glass in terms of size, weight, type of finish, and special characteristics of the glass.
Rangelifting gear may include but is not limited to – cranes, hoists, grabs, josters, vacuum lifters, straps or slings, pack lifters.
1.4Attachment of lifting gear to glass is done in accordance with worksite requirements.
1.5Path for movement of glass is checked before moving begins in accordance with worksite requirements.
Rangepath check includes but is not limited to ensuring path is – wide and high enough for clear movement of the glass, leads to the required location, is free from obstructions or other hazards.
1.6Arrangements at load delivery point meet requirements of the glass in terms of size, weight, type of finish, and special characteristics of the glass.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – racks, supporting frames, cutting or finishing tables or machines, trolleys, stillage, vehicles.
1.7Assistance to move glass is arranged to ensure that the process can be completed in a controlled manner without danger to people in the workplace.
Outcome 2
Handle, move, and store glass using overhead mechanical handling systems.
Evidence requirements
2.1Equipment is operated in accordance with worksite requirements.
2.2Load is lifted, moved, and unloaded or placed in accordance with worksite requirements without damage to the glass or the equipment, or danger to people in the workplace.
2.3Equipment used is checked on completion of work and is placed ready for reuse in accordance with worksite requirements.
Rangerequirements may include but are not limited to – fault reporting, replacement of worn or damaged gear, location of equipment when not in use.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 27 April 2004 / 31 December 2017
Revision / 2 / 3 August 2004 / 31 December 2017
Review / 3 / 21 May 2010 / 31 December 2017
Review / 4 / 18 June 2015 / 31 December 2017
Rollover / 5 / 15 October 2015 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0073
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Building and Construction Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101562 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018 / / New Zealand Qualifications Aut