This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut, shape and apply finishing techniques to annealed glass up to 8 mm thick, and laminated glass up to 8.38 mm thick. This may include mirrors, and work may be for residential or commercial purposes. This unit applies to glass processing workers and glaziers cutting glass in accordance with pre-determined work orders.


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shape, drill and edge annealed glass using basic machines involving hand-held and static processes. This unit applies to glass processing workers and glaziers.


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and move sheets of glass by hand, both individually and as part of a team. Movement of glass may be within a glass workplace or between the workplace and another site. This unit applies to glass processing workers and glaziers working in accordance with established procedures.


This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to receive, relay and record written and oral messages and to provide relevant information in response to requests within timelines.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own activities within a team to fit with work schedules and to meet operational guidelines.