NZQA registered unit standard
28754 version 1
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Title
Handle, store and move glass
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This entry-level unit standard is for people who work in the
glass processing, glazing or automotive reglazing sectors of the
glass industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to
handle, move and store glass; and handle, move and store
glass.
Classification
Glass and Glazing > General Glass and Glazing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Worksite requirements – refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include – company specifications and procedures, work
instructions, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, legislative
requirements.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes – Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992.
3
Range
Glass can be moved manually or with overhead mechanical handling systems.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to handle, move, and store glass.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Glass is inspected for damage before handling, moving and storage and any
damaged glass is removed to designated location in accordance with worksite
requirements.
1.2
Lifting gear selected meets requirements of glass in terms of size, weight, type
of finish, special characteristics of the glass and lifting gear certification.
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Range
1.3
path check includes ensuring path – is wide and high enough for
clear movement of the glass, leads to the required location, is free
from obstructions or other hazards.
Storage arrangements meet requirements of the glass in terms of size, weight,
type of finish, and special characteristics of the glass.
Range
1.6
moving equipment includes – trolleys, retaining methods, provision
for separation, lifting A frames.
Path for movement of glass is checked before moving begins in accordance
with worksite requirements.
Range
1.5
lifting gear includes – josters, vacuum lifters, overhead lifting
systems, glass grabs.
Moving equipment selected meets requirements of the glass in terms of size,
weight, type of finish, and special characteristics of the glass.
Range
1.4
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storage arrangements include – racks, supporting frames, pallets,
trolleys, lifting A frames.
Assistance to move glass is arranged to ensure that the process can be
completed in a controlled manner without danger to people in the workplace.
Outcome 2
Handle, move, and store glass.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Techniques used to lift and place glass are in accordance with worksite
requirements and are appropriate for the size and weight of the glass.
2.2
Protective clothing and equipment used is appropriate for the work and is used
in accordance with worksite requirements.
2.3
Selected lifting and moving equipment is used in accordance with worksite
requirements.
2.4
Glass is placed in storage or in the situation required by the next user without
damage to the glass or the equipment, or danger to people in the workplace.
2.5
Procedures used to load and unload glass, Insulating Glass Units, and glazing
materials are in accordance with worksite requirements.
2.6
Equipment used is checked on completion of work and is placed ready for reuse
in accordance with worksite requirements.
Range
requirements include – fault reporting on vehicles used to carry
glass, replacement of worn or damaged gear, location of
equipment when not in use, certificates for loading apparatus.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28754 version 1
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 20498 and unit
standard 20499.
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
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0048
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
info@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
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