PROFI4 Prepare products and materials by shaping in fenestration installation

Overview            

This standard covers the preparing of products and materials by shaping in fenestration installation. This involves preparing the products and materials for shaping, and ensuring the correct type and quality are available. The candidate then uses the appropriate equipment to shape the product or material in a way that enables it to meet the specification. The candidate also

has to identify any problems with the process and take the appropriate action in line with their level of authority and role.

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in preparing products and materials in fenestration installation.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:      

1. comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements
2. identify and confirm specification for preparation of products and materials
3. check that required products and materials are available
4. select correct type, quantity, and quality of products and materials to be used during preparation
5. prepare products and materials in line with schedule and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
6. identify problems relating to products and materials and deal with them in line with SOPs and organisational requirements
7. store prepared products and materials in location designated by SOPs and instructions
8. identify suitable methods for shaping products and materials based on specification and instructions
9. position products and materials for shaping in line with specification and instructions
10. shape products and materials in line with specification
11. monitor shaping to ensure it achieves the specification
12. minimise wastage when using products and materials in line with regulations and organisational requirements and procedures
13. identify problems relating to shaping and deal with them in line with SOPs
14. record information on shaping of products and materials using your organisation’s information systems

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. health and safety responsibilities and obligations
2. health and safety regulations and procedures related to your role and responsibilities
3. types of preparation undertaken when shaping products and materials
4. what preparation equipment should be used
5. preparation processes that should be applied to different products and materials
6. type, quantity, and quality of products and materials that are to be used in different procedures in line with SOPs and specifications
7. location of storage areas for products and materials before and after work is carried out
8. why it is important to store products and materials in line with SOPs, specifications and organisational requirements
9. problems that can occur with works, and SOPs dealing with them
10. methods for shaping different types of product
11. how to position products and materials in line with SOPs and specifications
12. how to utilise products and materials to minimise wastage
13. why it is important to minimize wastage when using products and materials
14. problems that can occur with shaping, and SOPs for dealing with them
15. information systems used by your organisation and how to use them
16. why it is important to use the information systems in line with organisational requirements and instructions

Relevant occupations    

Glass and ceramics process operatives; Glaziers window fabric and fitters;

Key words          

Windows; doors; conservatory; glass; upvc; installation; installer; fitter; curtain walling