PROFI11 Maintain windows and doors, or conservatories, or curtain walling

Overview            

This standard is concerned with maintaining windows and doors, or conservatories, or curtain walling. The candidate needs to be able to dismantle the windows and doors, or conservatories, or curtain walling in order to undertake the maintenance. The maintenance then has to be undertaken, utilising the correct materials. Finally, the system is reinstated and restored to operation.

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in maintenance and repair work.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:      

1             comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times

2             handle or move dangerous materials discovered during the work only if authorized in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

3             use structural supports to support the installation in line with organisational requirements and specifications

4             remove any fixtures and fittings that prevent or restrict maintenance, and store and label them for re-installation in line with organisational requirements

5             remove materials from the installation causing minimum damage to the surrounding structure and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

6             remove debris from the site area and dispose of it in accordance with regulations and guidelines

7             use materials that are suitable for their purpose

8             ensure the installation materials meet customer requirements 9 undertake maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures

10           minimise the period during which the installation cannot be used

11           inform customers of further actions that are required when repairs are only temporary

12           identify any problems relating to dismantling and maintenance and deal with them according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

13           remove any structural supports that were supporting the installation according to SOPs

14           apply finishing materials and ensure they are level and comparable with existing surfaces in line with organisational requirements and specifications

15           replace any fixtures and fittings removed during the maintenance 16        ensure glazing components function according to SOPs

17           remove all loose materials and debris from the site in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

18           record information on the maintenance in your organisation’s systems using SOPs

19       undertake work only within the limits of your responsibilities

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

1             relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations

2             relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed

3             what actions should be taken if dangerous materials are exposed during dismantling and who to notify of any issues in line with SOPs and regulations

4             which structural supports should be used for different installations

5             why it is important to label removed fixtures and fittings and how to do this according to organisational requirements and specifications

6             how to remove different materials from the installation in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

7             how different types of component should be maintained in line with SOPs

8             alternative solutions that could be offered to the customer

9             how to ensure maintenance meets customer requirements

10           what type of action might be required when a repair is only temporary

11           the normal positions of fixtures and fittings

12           what type of finishing materials should be used

13           why it is important to remove materials and debris from the site in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

14           what type of problems can occur with maintenance work and standard operating procedures for dealing with them

15           how to deal with surplus materials in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

16           how different types of installation material should be handled

17           which type of materials need to be restocked

18           what information systems should be used and how to use them in line with organisational requirements

19           why it is important to use the information systems in line with organisational requirements

20          how information logged onto the systems may be used in the future

Relevant occupations    

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

Key words          

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