Qualification details 
Glass Processing
Level: 3
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Who Is This Qualification For
This qualification is part of an overall Level 3 national occupational standard. This qualification is aimed at those who undertake work to produce products from glass and related materials in the glass processing sector. This covers the handling of products throughout the process. Units in this qualification cover cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing the products, including decoration. It is not expected that glass processors all do the same activities: the qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility in the qualification, although there are common units in the mandatory section of the qualification. The standard covers the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced glass processors. Candidates will often take a technical supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced workers. A further qualification for Glass Processing at Level 2 is also available.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
- working in glass processing operations
- working with glass and related materials or semi-finished products
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
- Autoclave Controller
- Craft Glass Worker
- Engraver
- Glass Blower
- Glass Cutter
- Glass Decorator
- Glass Technician
- Glass Painter
- Glass Processor
- Leaded Light Maker
- QA Specialist
- Scientific Glass Blower
- Screen Printer
- Window Film Applicator
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should achieve all 5 mandatory units listed below, plus 4 of the optional units. Candidates should prove that they can achieve all the statements listed for each element. Guidance on the evidence that will be acceptable is contained in the introduction to each unit.
List of Units
Mandatory Units (all 5 units to be taken)
- Unit 1 Promote and maintain health and safety within the working environment
- Unit 2 Improve the work of the organisation
- Unit 3 Assess the quality of glass-related materials
- Unit 4 Diagnose and rectify technical problems
- Unit 5 Plan the use of resources to meet work requirements
Group 1
- Unit 6 Develop new work procedures
- Unit 7 Set up equipment for operations
- Unit 8 Process complex products and materials
- Unit 9 Decorate complex glass products
- Unit 10 Control glass processing operations
- Unit 11 Maintain and improve hygiene in glass production
- Unit 12 Process products and materials by applying heat
- Unit 13 Process products and materials by cutting
- Unit 14 Process products and materials by shaping
- Unit 15 Process products and materials by assembly
- Unit 16 Process products and materials by applying coatings or treatments
- Unit 17 Decorate glass products by removing material
- Unit 18 Decorate glass products by applying additional material
- Unit 19 Prepare products for storage and delivery
- Unit 20 Transport products and materials
- Unit 21 Store products and materials
- Unit 22 Anneal glass products and materials
Last NVQ Start Date: 30 Jun 2009
Last NVQ Certification Date: 30 Jun 2012
Last SVQ Start Date: 31 May 2009
Last SVQ Certification Date: 31 May 2012
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