Processing Strand

Holders of this qualification are able to carry out tasks within their chosen strand to competently fulfill contracts unsupervised in a safe and processional manner. All four strands within the qualification require the same basic core standards, attitudes and values expected by the Industry and to provide a means of prior learning assessment for those already working in the industry.

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National Certificate in Flat Glass - Processing Strand
Std #	Unit Standard Name		Credits
Requirements:
	Compulsory credits		70
	Elective credits (minimum)		4
	Total credits		74
Compulsory - 70 Credits :
57	Provide customer service		2
601	Use and maintain portable power tools used in construction work		6
629	Select and use adhesives and sealants		3
636	Interpret working drawings and specifications		3
641	Describe the taking and billing of quantities and formulation of costs		1
642	Describe the critical path method and prepare elementary critical path		1
643	Describe the administration of building contract		1
2032	Demonstrate safe working practice in the glass and glazing industry		3
2033	Demonstrate knowledge of the glass and glazing industry		4
2034	Follow trade practice and comply with Acts and Regulations		5
2035	Handle, store and move glass		5
2037	Optimise, measure and cut glass to regular shapes manually		5
2038	Optimise, measure, cut glass for irregular shapes manually		4
2039	Machine glass manually		5
2040	Machine glass mechananically		5
2052	Machine bevel and/or mitre glass		5
2053	Hand bevel and/or mitre glass		4
2060	Optimise using a computerized optimizer		4
6400	Manage first aid in emergency situations		2
6401	Provide first aid		1
6402	Provide resuscitation level 2		1
Elective - Choose at least 4 credits
2054	Silver glass		6
2059	Bend glass		5
2061	Perform computerized cutting operations		4