GQA
Level 2
QN: 500/7822/7
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GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glass Processing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 439 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
439 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Check the Quality of Products in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain and confirm the correct specification of the product.
- Know the variations that could occur in the product.
- Know how to check the product for variation and decide the correct action to take as a result of the check.
- Be able to check the product for variation
- Be able to correctly record the results of the checks and report to the correct authority.
2
Communicating and Working with Others in the Glass and Related Working Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what information to share with colleagues on your job role and why this is important.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know why it is important to respond promptly to requests.
- Be able to respond promptly to requests from colleagues.
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important and how barriers to this can be overcome.
- Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
3
Cut Glass in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the properties of typical types of glass that require cutting ,the processes to be followed and the equipment required
- Be able to select the correct method and equipment for cutting the glass.
- Know how to cut the glass correctly to specification and minimising waste.
- Be able to cut the glass to specification minimising waste.
- Be able to dispose of unwanted glass correctly minimising waste.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the cutting of glass and how these might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the cutting of glass.
4
Decorate Glass Products by Applying Additional Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the decoration of glass products.
- Be able to select the correct type, quantity and quality of additional materials.
- Know the correct method for the application of additional materials to glass.
- Be able to position the glass products correctly for decorating.
- Be able to decorate the glass products by correctly applying additional materials.
- Know the correct method for finishing the decoration of the glass products.
- Be able to finish the decorated glass products correctly.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the decoration and finishing of glass products and how these might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the decoration and finishing of glass products.
5
Glass and Related Materials Warehousing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the layout and purpose of the wareho
- Understand the roles and responsibilities in the wareho
- Understand the use and importance of stock identification
- Know how to receive and handle goods in
- Be able to receive and handle goods in
- Know how to select and prepare goods for distribution/delivery
- Be able to select goods for distribution/delivery
- Understand how to deal with the problems that can arise in warehousing
6
Glass Edge Sealing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of edge sealing sealed units
- Be able to edge seal, sealed units.
- Know the types of problems that can occur during edge sealing
- Be able to record information on edge sealing to specification
7
In situ glass surface restoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specification for the restoration of the damaged glass.
- Be able to identify the damage on the glass surface and the correct process to use to restore it.
- Be able to prepare and isolate the work area correctly according to set procedures.
- Know the methods and equipment used in glass surface restoration.
- Be able to prepare the glass surface prior to starting restoration process.
- Know how to carry out the glass restoration process.
- Be able to carry out glass surface restoration process.
- Know the types of problems that can occur in the glass surface restoration process.
- Know how to clear up work area on completion of work.
- Be able to clear up work area on completion of process.
- Be able to record information on the completed glass surface restoration process .
8
Locate, Handle and Position Products, Materials or Components in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate and select the correct type and quantity of materials or components.
- Know how to handle products, materials or components without causing damage
- Be able to handle products, materials or components correctly.
- Know how to position products, materials or components correctly.
- Be able to position products, materials or components correctly.
- Know how to overcome problems in the location, handling and positioning of products, materials or components
9
Maintain Health and Safety within the Glass Processing Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which, acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the glass processing working environment.
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the glass processing working environment and the types of hazards or risks that can occur
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the glass processing working environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.
- Be able to adopt and adhere to safe working practices.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
10
Prepare and Assemble Products and Materials in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the preparation of products and materials for assembly.
- Be able to correctly prepare products and materials for assembly.
- know the methods and equipment used in assembling glass products
- Be able to select the correct method and equipment for assembling the products and materials.
- Be able to correctly assemble products and materials.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the assembly of products and materials and how these might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the assembly of products and materials.
11
Prepare and Operate Machinery / Tools in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of machinery / tools used for glass processing and how they are used.
- Be able to select the correct machinery / tools to do the work.
- Be able to prepare the machinery / tools correctly.
- Be able to start up
- operate and shut down the machinery / tools correctly.
- Know what type of problems can occur and how to overcome them.
12
Process Glass Products by Removing Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specification for the processing of glass products.
- Know the correct method for processing the glass products by removing materials.
- Be able to position the glass products correctly for decoration.
- Be able to decorate the glass products by correctly removing materials.
- Know the types of problems that can occur in the decorating and finishing of glass products and how these might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the decorating and finishing of glass products.
13
Process Glass Products by Toughening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain and confirm the correct specification of the product.
- Know how to ensure that glass has been prepared for toughening.
- know the methods and equipment used for toughening glass
- Be able to select the correct method and equipment for toughening
- Know how to ensure glass products meet specification following toughening.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in applying heat to products and materials and how these can be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the application of heat.
14
Shape Products and Materials in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain and confirm the correct specification for the products and materials to be shaped.
- Be able to obtain the correct type, quantity and quality of products and materials.
- Be able to correctly store products and materials in readiness for shaping.
- Be able to select the correct method and equipment for shaping products and materials.
- Be able to position the products and materials correctly in readiness for shaping.
- Be able to shape the products and materials correctly to specification and minimising waste.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the shaping of products and materials and how these problems might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the shaping of products and materials.
15
Store Glass Products and Related Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to store glass products and related materials correctly.
- Be able to select and use the correct equipment for storing the glass products and related materials.
- Be able to store products and related materials correctly in the right location.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the storing of products and related materials and how these problems might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the storage of products and related materials.
16
Use Access Equipment to Work at Heights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by “Working at heights”.
- Know how to find guidance on the Legislation that applies to the use of access equipment and working at height.
- Know how to assess the risks of working at heights and why this is important.
- Be able to assess the risks of working at heights.
- Know the different types of access equipment and working platforms for working at heights.
- Know how to inspect the prepared access equipment or working platforms before use and how to deal with any problems identified.
- Know why it is important to regularly inspect access equipment and working platforms.
- Be able to inspect the access equipment before use.
- Use the equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, Company procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Recognise what is meant by a “fragile” surface, and the legislation that applies specifically to working on or near a fragile surface.
- Know the types of information to record regarding working at height.
- Be able to record necessary information regarding the use of access equipment to work at heights.
17
UV Glass Bonding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specification for UV bonding process.Be able select the materials and bonding agent to use.
- Know how to prepare the work area prior to starting the UV bonding process.
- Be able to prepare the work area ready to start the UV bonding process.
- Know the tools and equipment used in the UV bonding process.
- Be able to select and set up the tools and equipment needed to carry out the UV bonding process.
- Know how to prepare the surfaces to be bonded prior to starting the UV bonding process.
- Be able to prepare the surfaces to be bonded.
- Know how to carry out the UV glass bonding process.
- Be able to carry out the UV bonding process.
- Be able to record information on the UV bonding process.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/7822/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2010