Glass Operations: Glass Manufacturing
Level 3
Awarded by Glass Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 20 May 2004 to 31 May 2009
Group award number: G7EK 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Proskills. Proskills draws its membership from the glass industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
Promote and Maintain Health and Safety Within the Working Environment
1Maintain the health and safety of the individuals
2Minimise injury to individuals and damage to property in an emergency
3Promote health and safety in the working environment
Improve the Work of the Organisation
1Improve the effective use of resources
2Obtain and provide information
3Develop and maintain good working relationships
Assess the Quality of Glass-related Materials
1Identify the characteristics and features of the glass-related materials
2Detect a variation in the quality of glass-related materials
3Identify the causes of variations in the quality of glass-related materials
Diagnose and Rectify Technical Problems
1Investigate technical problems
2Diagnose the causes of technical problems
3Rectify technical problems
Plan the Use of Resources to Meet Work Requirements
1Identify the work that needs to be achieved
2Utilise resources to achieve work requirements
3Monitor the progress of work
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 4 optional unit, 2 from Group A and 2 from Group B, in addition to the mandatory units:
Group A
Develop New Work Procedures
1Assess the requirements of the work
2Specify new work procedures to meet requirements
Set Up Equipment for Operations
1Determine settings for the equipment
2Monitor the operation of the equipment
Control Glass Manufacturing Operations
1Monitor glass manufacturing operations
2Provide advice and guidance on glass manufacturing operations
Maintain and Improve Hygiene in Glass Production
1Maintain and improve hygienic work practices
2Contribute to the improvement in hygiene standards
Group B
Process Products and Materials by Applying Coatings or Treatments
1Prepare products and materials for processing
2Apply coatings or treatments to products and materials
3Finish products and materials to protect coatings or treatments
Receive Glass Raw Materials for Manufacturing Operations
1Receive delivery of glass raw materials
2Retrieve glass raw materials within the site
3Monitor the stock level of glass raw materials within the site
Prepare Glass Raw Materials for Manufacturing Operations
1Prepare glass raw materials
2Batch glass raw materials
Control the Flow of Glass Raw Materials through the Melting Process
1Monitor the supply of glass raw materials into the melting process
2Control the flow of melted glass
Control the Operating Conditions within the Melting Process
1Control the temperature of materials and equipment
2Control operating conditions within the melting equipment
3Implement emergency procedures to control melting equipment
Control Melted Glass within the Forming Process
1Monitor the supply of melted glass into the forming process
2Control the transfer of melted glass through the forming process
Form Glass Products
1Monitor the forming of glass products
2Control the forming of glass products
Anneal Glass Products and Materials
1Anneal glass products and materials to meet specifications
2Finish glass products and materials after annealing
Contexts
The award can be taken in 4 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
G7EH 23 - Glass Operations: Automotive Glazing (level 3)
G7EJ 23 - Glass Operations: Fenestration Installation and Surveying (level 3)
G7EW 23 - Glass Operations: Glass Processing (level 3)
G7EX 23 - Glass Operations: Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications (level 3)
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:
Glass Qualifications Authority
Provincial House
Solly Street
Sheffield
S1 4BA
Tel: 01142 720033
Fax: 01142 720060
Website: glassqualificationsauthority.com
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