NZQA registered unit standard
Title
19606 version 3
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Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the glass industry
Level
Purpose
2 Credits 2
This pre-entry unit standard is for people in a learning environment who are learning basic glass skills.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the history of the glass industry.
Classification Glass and Glazing > General Glass and Glazing
Available grade Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the glass industry.
Evidence requirements
1.1 The history of glass making is described in terms of the first materials and methods of manufacture used.
Range one example of each method is required from Middle-Eastern history and European history.
1.2 The process of glass making is identified and described in terms of its development period and the common uses for a range of glass types.
Range glass types include – blown glass, glass made by the cylinder method, crown glass, cast glass, plate glass, sheet glass, float glass.
1.3 The history of the glass industry in New Zealand is described in terms of the key factors in its development.
Range key factors include – initial sources and uses of glass, establishment of glazing as an industry, establishment of glass product manufacturing.
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020 Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562

NZQA registered unit standard
1.4
19606 version 3
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Social and economic factors that have influenced the development of the glass industry in New Zealand are identified and described in terms of urban development, building design, health and safety issues, material costs, and lifestyle changes.
Planned review date 31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 20 September 2002 31 December 2013
Review 2 21 November 2008 31 December 2017
Review 3 18 June 2015 N/A
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Comments on this unit standard
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Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020