GQAFEN15 Control fenestration installation sitework
Overview
This standard covers controlling installation work. Installation can be of doors and windows, conservatories or curtain walling. While not necessarily being a supervisor, you will need to monitor what is happening during installation and ensure that any problems are identified with the equipment or with working practices. Because you are experienced in installation work, you should be able to provide advice and guidance to other workers on what to do in a variety of routine and non-routine situations. You will also need to use equipment in line with operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and identify where work practices could be improved.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in leading, supervising or controlling or coordinating on-site installation work.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
obtain specifications, schedules and method statements relevant to work and interpret them
obtain information on customer requirements from reliable sources
check installers have skills, qualifications and licences necessary for them to operate
communicate work schedules, responsibilities and other relevant information and instructions to colleagues using industry recognised communication methods and in line with any organisation and regulatory requirements
monitor progress of installation activities against schedule following standard operating procedures
identify potential issues and areas of good practice following standard operating procedures
provide information and guidance to colleagues, including information on progress and changes to work schedules, in line with organisational procedures and within own level of expertise or authority
communicate recommendations for changes or improvements to relevant people using industry recognized communication methods
record information on installation activities and progress following standard operating procedures
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to obtain and interpret installation schedules, specifications and method statements
sources of information on customer requirements
how to identify if installers have the necessary skills, qualifications and licenses and why it is important to check them
what to do if there are problems with the results of checks into installers skills, qualifications and licenses
when, why and how other trades may need to be involved and informed of work schedules
how to communicate work schedules and responsibilities to colleagues and ensure these are understood
processes to follow when monitoring the progress of installations
problems that may be encountered when controlling an installation and how these might be overcome
why it is important to record information and the methods and systems to use
GQAFEN15 Control fenestration installation sitework
Overview
This standard covers controlling installation work. Installation can be of doors and windows, conservatories or curtain walling. While not necessarily being a supervisor, you will need to monitor what is happening during installation and ensure that any problems are identified with the equipment or with working practices. Because you are experienced in installation work, you should be able to provide advice and guidance to other workers on what to do in a variety of routine and non-routine situations. You will also need to use equipment in line with operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and identify where work practices could be improved.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in leading, supervising or controlling or coordinating on-site installation work.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
Keywords
Fenestration, controlling installation work