GQA
Level 3
QN: 501/2393/2
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Processing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 381 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
381 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assess the Quality of Materials / Components in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the quantity, quality and type of glass and glass related materials/components needed.
- Be able to check that the quantity, quality and type of glass and glass related materials match the specifications.
- Know the types of variations in quality that can occur and how to recognise these variations.
- Know how to identify the causes of variation in quality.
- Know the corrective actions to be carried out when a variation in quality is identified
- Know when and where to obtain expert assistance to help identify causes of variation in quality.
- Know how to make recommendations to correct variations in quality.
2
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.
3
Develop New Work Procedures in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to assess the requirements of the work activity.
- Know how to identify potential work procedures
- assess their advantages and disadvantages and decide on the most likely procedure.
- Be able to specify a work procedure for testing
- Be able to identify the resources and any special requirements needed to implement the specified work procedure.
- Know how to inform all those who need to know about the work procedure and provide them with a rationale for the introduction of the procedure.
- Know how to test the work procedure.
- Be able to provide details to others so that the work procedure can be replicated.
4
GLASS CUTTING IN A RANGE OF GLASS TYPES
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how different types of glass have to be cut and the equipment required
- Know how to use a template for glass cutting
- Be able to select the correct method, equipment and location for cutting the glass.
- Know the types of problems that can occur in the cutting of different types of glass and how these problems might be overcome
- Be able to cut the glass to specification, minimising waste, and check the glass after cutting to ensure it meets the specifications.
- Be able to cut radii into the different types of glass
- Know how to cut holes in different types of glass, the types of problems that can occur and how they might be overcome
- Be able to cut holes in different types of glass
- Be able to record information on the cutting of glass
5
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
6
Identify and Rectify Technical Problems in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of technical problems that can occur in a glass or glass related working environment and how to investigate them.
- Be able to investigate a technical problem to identify the problem, its location and likely causes.
- Know when and how to obtain expert assistance to help identify technical problems.
- Be able to rectify the technical problem
- Know how to ensure that the technical problem has been rectified.
- Know how to overcome problems in the identification and rectification of technical problems.
- Know how to record technical problems, their location and rectification and how to inform people who need to know about this.
7
Improve the Work of the Organisation Through the Use of Resources, Communication and Working Relationships in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure that the correct quantities of products and materials and human resources are used and how surplus materials might be reused.
- Know how to minimise wastage of materials
- Know why it is important to contribute to improving the effectiveness of the glass or glass related organisation
- Know the importance of clear, sufficient, accurate and prompt information.
- Know why information needs to be shared with colleagues.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know how to identify and pass on improvements to work activities
- Be able to identify and pass on improvements to work activities.
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important.
- Know why it is important to have good relationships with customers
8
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 .
9
Monitor and Control Operations in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for monitoring of the glass or glass related operations.
- Be able to prepare for monitoring glass or glass related operations.
- Know how to monitor glass or glass related operations and identify and correct incorrect working practices.
- Be able to monitor glass or glass related operations.
- Know how to identify good practice or potential improvements and make recommendations.
- Know how to identify and overcome problems in glass or glass related operations.
- Know why it is important to record problems, solutions, good working practice and recommendations for improvements.
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
Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the glass or glass related working environment.
- Know how to monitor and implement changes in health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines.
- Know how to carry out a formal assessment of hazards and risks in the glass or glass related working environment and the types of risk or hazards that exist.
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the glass or glass related working environment.
- Be able to adopt a safe method of work.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know how to monitor colleagues to ensure they comply with health and safety requirements.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
- Be able to correctly record information on accidents and emergencies.
- Understand the problems that can occur with promoting and maintaining Health and Safety within the glass or glass related working environment and the potential solutions
14
Set Up Equipment for Operations in Glass Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for setting up equipment for operations.
- Be able to prepare for setting up equipment for operations.
- Be able to select the correct equipment and ensure it is available for use.
- Be able to determine the correct settings for the equipment and adjust the settings accordingly.
- Be able to ensure that the equipment and monitoring and control systems are operating correctly.
- Be able to monitor equipment to ensure effective operation following set up.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the setting up of equipment and how these can be overcome.
- Be able to record information on the setting up of equipment.
- Know how to ensure other people who have to operate the machinery are aware of the relevant Operating Procedures
15
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.
16
Toughened glass production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how toughened glass is made.
- Know how toughened glass must be identified.
- Be able to obtain and confirm the correct specification of the product.
- Be able to ensure that glass is suitable and prepared for toughening.
- Understand how to deal with different types of glass.
- Be able to select the correct method and equipment for toughening.
- Be able to monitor the toughening process.
- Know how to monitor and control the flow of materials
- identify variations and adjust the flow rate to correct the variations.
- Understand the types of problems that can occur during the toughening process.
- Understand when and how to vary recipes.
- Know how to ensure glass products meet specification following toughening.
- Be able to check the finished product meets the specifications.
- Understand the Company procedure and schedule for maintenance checks on equipment.
17
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.
18
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)
- 501/2393/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2010