PROFI12 Install window and door units in new build
Overview
This standard covers the installation of window and door units in new build. The candidate has to prepare and position the window and door units in the prepared apertures and ensure that they have followed all relevant instructions and specifications. This involves checking the apertures, and ensuring the window and door components will fit correctly. The window and door units then have to be secured to the supporting structure. They have to be sealed, ensuring drainage holes are clear. Any holes and fixing positions have to be filled in, and all completion work undertaken and final checks made to ensure the doors and windows operate correctly, and that all keys are handed over.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in new builds and the installation of products into them.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
2 establish position for the window and door units within the Installation according to specifications
3 ensure the window and door units are the correct size and shape for the installation and are in line with specifications
4 prepare window and door units for the installation according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and specifications
5 apply additional sealing or bonding materials according to SOPs and specifications
6 identify any problems relating to the installation work and deal with them according to standard operating procedures and specifications
7 fix window and door units into apertures according to SOPs and specifications
8 apply specified materials to provide a weather proof installation according to SOPs and specifications
9 ensure drainage holes are clear and functioning in line with specification
10 ensure window and door units function according to specification
11 check that the window and door units are plumb after being secured
12 remove all surplus materials and debris from the site in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
13 finish off the work according to the specified requirements
14 provide instructions for customers relating to the operation of the widow and door units if required
15 check that the installation work meets all agreed requirements
16 report any problems or issues in line with organisational policies and requirements
17 record information on the work in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations for your role and work
2 relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
3 how to establish the correct position for the window and door units
4 how to ensure supplied materials match the specification in terms of size and appearance
5 how different types of window and door units should be prepared according to SOPs
6 which sealing or bonding materials should be used for different types of installation
7 methods for fixing window and door units into apertures according to SOPs and specifications
8 appropriate materials for weatherproofing different types of installation
9 why it is important to leave drainage holes clear and functioning
10 how window and door units should function, and how to check that they do, according to SOPs and specifications
11 how to check that window and door units are plumb after being secured
12 how to undertake a final inspection of the installation work according to organisational requirements and specifications
13 problems that can occur with the installation work and organisational policies and requirements for reporting them
14 different types of installation material that are used
15 how different types of installation material should be handled
16 how to deal with surplus materials in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
17 how to record information and the information systems that should be used
18 why it is important to use the information systems
Relevant occupations
Glass and ceramics process operatives; Glaziers window fabric and fitters;
PROFI12 Install window and door units in new build
Overview
This standard covers the installation of window and door units in new build. The candidate has to prepare and position the window and door units in the prepared apertures and ensure that they have followed all relevant instructions and specifications. This involves checking the apertures, and ensuring the window and door components will fit correctly. The window and door units then have to be secured to the supporting structure. They have to be sealed, ensuring drainage holes are clear. Any holes and fixing positions have to be filled in, and all completion work undertaken and final checks made to ensure the doors and windows operate correctly, and that all keys are handed over.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in new builds and the installation of products into them.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
2 establish position for the window and door units within the Installation according to specifications
3 ensure the window and door units are the correct size and shape for the installation and are in line with specifications
4 prepare window and door units for the installation according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and specifications
5 apply additional sealing or bonding materials according to SOPs and specifications
6 identify any problems relating to the installation work and deal with them according to standard operating procedures and specifications
7 fix window and door units into apertures according to SOPs and specifications
8 apply specified materials to provide a weather proof installation according to SOPs and specifications
9 ensure drainage holes are clear and functioning in line with specification
10 ensure window and door units function according to specification
11 check that the window and door units are plumb after being secured
12 remove all surplus materials and debris from the site in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
13 finish off the work according to the specified requirements
14 provide instructions for customers relating to the operation of the widow and door units if required
15 check that the installation work meets all agreed requirements
16 report any problems or issues in line with organisational policies and requirements
17 record information on the work in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations for your role and work
2 relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
3 how to establish the correct position for the window and door units
4 how to ensure supplied materials match the specification in terms of size and appearance
5 how different types of window and door units should be prepared according to SOPs
6 which sealing or bonding materials should be used for different types of installation
7 methods for fixing window and door units into apertures according to SOPs and specifications
8 appropriate materials for weatherproofing different types of installation
9 why it is important to leave drainage holes clear and functioning
10 how window and door units should function, and how to check that they do, according to SOPs and specifications
11 how to check that window and door units are plumb after being secured
12 how to undertake a final inspection of the installation work according to organisational requirements and specifications
13 problems that can occur with the installation work and organisational policies and requirements for reporting them
14 different types of installation material that are used
15 how different types of installation material should be handled
16 how to deal with surplus materials in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
17 how to record information and the information systems that should be used
18 why it is important to use the information systems
Relevant occupations
Glass and ceramics process operatives; Glaziers window fabric and fitters;
Key words
Windows; doors; conservatory; glass; upvc; installation; installer; fitter; curtain walling