GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Manufacturing (QCF)
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Manufacturing (QCF) 600/6496/1
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who undertake activities in the Glass Manufacturing sector. This qualification is at Level 3, although some units may be at different levels. Level 3 qualifications are primarily aimed at those who are fully trained and experienced in a wide range of roles that may involve decision making, quality checks, supervising and supporting others. In this qualification there is also the opportunity for making contributions to improvements in working practices and procedures. Candidates may also work closely with internal and external customers and have well-developed knowledge of the organisation worked for and their Industry. Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
Working in glass making factories
Working with raw materials, melted glass materials, or semi-finished products
Glass Manufacturer Leading Glass Hand Machine Controller Melting Controller
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
Batch Plant Controller Forming Controller Furnace Controller Glass Technician Process Technician
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. The units are made up of the things you need to know and the things you need to be able to do to carry out your job safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the units. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units. Candidates should achieve all 5 of the mandatory units listed below, which have a total credit value of 21, plus a minimum of 10 credits from Optional Units Group A and a minimum of 13 credits from Optional Units Group B. This gives the qualification a minimum credit value of 44 credits.
Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
AG2
Promote and maintain Health and Safety in a Glass or Glass related working environment Improve the work of the Organisation through the use of Resources, Communication and Working Relationships in a Glass or Glass related working environment Assess the quality of materials/components in a Glass or Glass related working environment Identify and rectify technical problems in a Glass or Glass related working environment Ensure resources are available to meet the work requirements in a Glass or Glass related working environment
FIS2 AG12 AG13 AG18
Level
Credit 3
4
3
5
3 3
4 5
3
3
Optional Units Group A (a minimum of 10 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
AG11 GM20 FGSS18 GEN991 GEN990 GEN992
Develop new work procedures in a glass or glass related working environment Set up equipment in Flat Glass Manufacturing Monitor and control operations in a glass or glass related working environment Understanding Methods of Continuous Improvement Understanding How To Review Job Changeover Processes Understand how to Organise The Workplace
Level
Credit 3 3 3 4 4 4
5 6 5 10 9 7
GEN112 GDW015
CPD as a self-development tool Environmental Issues in the glass and glass related working environment
3 2
4 3
Optional Units Group B (a minimum of 13 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
GM6 GM7 GM8 GM9 GM10 GM11 GM12 GM13
Apply Coatings or Treatments in Flat Glass Manufacturing Receive and Store Raw Materials for Glass Manufacturing Operations Prepare Raw Materials for Glass Manufacturing Operations Monitor and Control the Flow of Glass Raw Materials through the Melting Process Control the Operating Conditions within the Melting Process in Glass Manufacturing Monitor and Control the Delivery of Melted Glass to the Flat Glass Forming Process Monitor the Forming of Glass Products in Flat Glass Manufacturing Monitor the Glass Annealing Process
Credit 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2
4 3 4 4 10 5 5 3
Achieving all of the Mandatory units and, where selected, the Employment Rights and Responsibilities unit will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. In cases where the candidate has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Credit can be issued for the credits achieved.
Assessment guidance Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated though performance or by responding to questions.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units on a minimum of three occasions, in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accident book/reporting system Safety record Training record Audio evidence Installation specifications and documentation Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers
Notes and memos Telephone logs Customer feedback Delivery records Installation components and materials Equipment Photographic/video evidence
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com September 2012 (GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Manufacturing (QCF) – 600/6496/1)
GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Manufacturing (QCF) 600/6496/1
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who undertake activities in the Glass Manufacturing sector. This qualification is at Level 3, although some units may be at different levels. Level 3 qualifications are primarily aimed at those who are fully trained and experienced in a wide range of roles that may involve decision making, quality checks, supervising and supporting others. In this qualification there is also the opportunity for making contributions to improvements in working practices and procedures. Candidates may also work closely with internal and external customers and have well-developed knowledge of the organisation worked for and their Industry. Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
Working in glass making factories
Working with raw materials, melted glass materials, or semi-finished products
Glass Manufacturer Leading Glass Hand Machine Controller Melting Controller
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
Batch Plant Controller Forming Controller Furnace Controller Glass Technician Process Technician
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. The units are made up of the things you need to know and the things you need to be able to do to carry out your job safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the units. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units. Candidates should achieve all 5 of the mandatory units listed below, which have a total credit value of 21, plus a minimum of 10 credits from Optional Units Group A and a minimum of 13 credits from Optional Units Group B. This gives the qualification a minimum credit value of 44 credits.
Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
AG2
Promote and maintain Health and Safety in a Glass or Glass related working environment Improve the work of the Organisation through the use of Resources, Communication and Working Relationships in a Glass or Glass related working environment Assess the quality of materials/components in a Glass or Glass related working environment Identify and rectify technical problems in a Glass or Glass related working environment Ensure resources are available to meet the work requirements in a Glass or Glass related working environment
FIS2 AG12 AG13 AG18
Level
Credit 3
4
3
5
3 3
4 5
3
3
Optional Units Group A (a minimum of 10 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
AG11 GM20 FGSS18 GEN991 GEN990 GEN992
Develop new work procedures in a glass or glass related working environment Set up equipment in Flat Glass Manufacturing Monitor and control operations in a glass or glass related working environment Understanding Methods of Continuous Improvement Understanding How To Review Job Changeover Processes Understand how to Organise The Workplace
Level
Credit 3 3 3 4 4 4
5 6 5 10 9 7
GEN112 GDW015
CPD as a self-development tool Environmental Issues in the glass and glass related working environment
3 2
4 3
Optional Units Group B (a minimum of 13 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
GM6 GM7 GM8 GM9 GM10 GM11 GM12 GM13
Apply Coatings or Treatments in Flat Glass Manufacturing Receive and Store Raw Materials for Glass Manufacturing Operations Prepare Raw Materials for Glass Manufacturing Operations Monitor and Control the Flow of Glass Raw Materials through the Melting Process Control the Operating Conditions within the Melting Process in Glass Manufacturing Monitor and Control the Delivery of Melted Glass to the Flat Glass Forming Process Monitor the Forming of Glass Products in Flat Glass Manufacturing Monitor the Glass Annealing Process
Credit 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2
4 3 4 4 10 5 5 3
Achieving all of the Mandatory units and, where selected, the Employment Rights and Responsibilities unit will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. In cases where the candidate has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Credit can be issued for the credits achieved.
Assessment guidance Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated though performance or by responding to questions.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units on a minimum of three occasions, in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accident book/reporting system Safety record Training record Audio evidence Installation specifications and documentation Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers
Notes and memos Telephone logs Customer feedback Delivery records Installation components and materials Equipment Photographic/video evidence
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com September 2012 (GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Manufacturing (QCF) – 600/6496/1)
