Glass Processing

Level 2

Awarded by Glass Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 20 May 2004to 31 May 2009
Group award number: G7EY 22
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Glass Training Limited. Glass Training Limited 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:

Maintain Health and Safety Within the Working Environment

1Maintain the health and safety of individuals

2Minimise injury to individuals and damage to property in an emergency

Contribute to the Work of Others

1Minimise the wastage of resources

2Obtain and provide information

3Develop and maintain good working relationships

Handle Materials

1Locate materials

2Handle and position materials

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

Prepare and Operate Equipment

1Prepare equipment for operations

2Operate the equipment

Check the Quality of Products

1Check the specifications of a product

2Detect a variation in the quality of a product

Process Products and Materials by Applying Heat

1Prepare products and materials for processing

2Apply heat to products and materials during processing

Process Products and Materials by Cutting

1Prepare products and materials for processing

2Cut products and materials during processing

Process Products and Materials by Shaping

1Prepare products and materials for processing

2Shape products and materials during processing

Process Products and Materials by Assembly

1Prepare products and materials for processing

2Assemble products and materials during processing

Process Products and Materials by Applying Coatings or Treatments

1Prepare products and materials for processing

2Applying coatings or treatments to products and materials

3Finish products and materials to protect coatings or treatments

Decorate Glass Products by Removing Material

1Decorate glass products by removing material from surfaces

2Finish the decoration of glass products

Decorate Glass Products by Applying Additional Material

1Decorate glass products by applying additional material to surfaces

2Finish the decoration of glass products

Prepare Products for Storage and Delivery

1Pack products

2Mark products with storage or delivery instructions

Transport Products and Materials

1Receive delivery of products and materials

2Transport products and materials

Store Products and Materials

1Store products and materials

2Monitor stock levels of products and materials

Maintain Hygiene in Glass Manufacturing and Processing

1Monitor hygiene during glass manufacturing and processing

2Identify hygiene problems in glass manufacturing and processing

There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact the Glass Qualifications Authority.

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