PROGRO13 Install glass supporting frames and structures
Overview
This standard relates to the National Occupational Standards units involving fenestration activities and the installation of glass supporting frames and units in position that have been prepared for their fitment. The candidate has to prepare and position the glass supporting frames and units and securely fix them in place in line with all specifications and organisational requirements. Surface finishes, fixtures and fittings have to be reinstated. The installations are sealed where necessary against water penetration and drainage holes are cleared. Any cosmetic and remedial work is completed, the work checked and the customer provided with all the relevant information and the keys handed over.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on-site installation of glass.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 describe relevant health and safety regulations and procedures that are applicable to the work activity and your role and responsibilities
2 investigate and report on typical hazards that can be encountered in the course of the work and determine how to deal with them
3 provide a list of equipment that would typically be used, for both ground floor and above ground type work, enabling work to be carried out in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory and legislative requirements
4 identify and interpret regulations, guidelines and codes of practice that impact work including Building Regulations or Standards
5 describe typical methods to be used for preparation and positioning of windows and door frames
6 investigate and describe procedures to be followed for fixing additional units, such as window and door units, into apertures in line with specifications and SOPs
7 identify and interpret a typical specification for installation work
8 identify how to ensure that typical components and materials are functioning in line with specifications.
9 describe typical problems that may be encountered and how to deal with them
10 investigate how to ensure:
10.1 existing fixtures, fittings and decorations are undamaged from the work
10.2 fixtures and fittings are secured and blend in with remaining surroundings in line with SOPs
10.3 finishing materials are applied and are flush with existing surfaces in line with specifications
11 investigate how to fill redundant fixing positions gaps and holes and identify appropriate materials to be used
12 demonstrate how to communicate with a customer, giving and receiving information in line with organisational procedures and requirements
14 identify final checks to be carried out on the work to ensure it meets typical agreed requirements
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 health and safety regulations and SOPs that have to be followed
2 regulations and codes of practice that apply to the installations of glass supporting frames and units including Building Regulations or Standards
3 what specifications are available for installation of supporting frames and units and where to obtain them
4 for the equipment:
4.1 what is available for different installation requirements
4.2 factors to be taken into account when selecting suitability for the job
4.3 how it is set up in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
4.4 problems that can occur
4.5 SOPs for dealing with problems
6 what information recording procedures are needed and why it is important to use them
8 types of specifications that relate to preparing components and materials and how to use them
9 for different and typical components and materials:
9.1 what preparation equipment may be required
9.2 preparation processes that should be applied
9.3 factors to take into account in determining availability
9.4 correct type, quantity and quality of materials used to prepare them
9.5 storage areas, both before and after preparation, in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
10 typical range of components and materials used when installing glass into frames and structures
11 typical problems that can occur and explain how to resolve them
12 what information systems are used for preparing components and materials
13 types of information required by average customers and how to provide it
14 who should confirm the sequence schedule and location of the site
15 which work areas should be isolated and what markers are used
16 effects of debris on site and coverings that can be used to protect the work area
17 vulnerable objects that may need to be removed by customers before installation
18 how ground and floor surfaces are affected by supporting equipment and what preparation methods are suitable for different types of equipment
19 typical problems that can occur and how to resolve them
20 what information has to be recorded in connection with preparing a typical site and how to do this in line with regulations and organisational procedures and requirements
Relevant occupations
glass and ceramics maker decorator finisher; glass and ceramics process operatives; glaziers window fabric and fitters; tyre exhaust and windscreen fitters
PROGRO13 Install glass supporting frames and structures
Overview
This standard relates to the National Occupational Standards units involving fenestration activities and the installation of glass supporting frames and units in position that have been prepared for their fitment. The candidate has to prepare and position the glass supporting frames and units and securely fix them in place in line with all specifications and organisational requirements. Surface finishes, fixtures and fittings have to be reinstated. The installations are sealed where necessary against water penetration and drainage holes are cleared. Any cosmetic and remedial work is completed, the work checked and the customer provided with all the relevant information and the keys handed over.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on-site installation of glass.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 describe relevant health and safety regulations and procedures that are applicable to the work activity and your role and responsibilities
2 investigate and report on typical hazards that can be encountered in the course of the work and determine how to deal with them
3 provide a list of equipment that would typically be used, for both ground floor and above ground type work, enabling work to be carried out in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory and legislative requirements
4 identify and interpret regulations, guidelines and codes of practice that impact work including Building Regulations or Standards
5 describe typical methods to be used for preparation and positioning of windows and door frames
6 investigate and describe procedures to be followed for fixing additional units, such as window and door units, into apertures in line with specifications and SOPs
7 identify and interpret a typical specification for installation work
8 identify how to ensure that typical components and materials are functioning in line with specifications.
9 describe typical problems that may be encountered and how to deal with them
10 investigate how to ensure:
10.1 existing fixtures, fittings and decorations are undamaged from the work
10.2 fixtures and fittings are secured and blend in with remaining surroundings in line with SOPs
10.3 finishing materials are applied and are flush with existing surfaces in line with specifications
11 investigate how to fill redundant fixing positions gaps and holes and identify appropriate materials to be used
12 demonstrate how to communicate with a customer, giving and receiving information in line with organisational procedures and requirements
14 identify final checks to be carried out on the work to ensure it meets typical agreed requirements
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 health and safety regulations and SOPs that have to be followed
2 regulations and codes of practice that apply to the installations of glass supporting frames and units including Building Regulations or Standards
3 what specifications are available for installation of supporting frames and units and where to obtain them
4 for the equipment:
4.1 what is available for different installation requirements
4.2 factors to be taken into account when selecting suitability for the job
4.3 how it is set up in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
4.4 problems that can occur
4.5 SOPs for dealing with problems
6 what information recording procedures are needed and why it is important to use them
8 types of specifications that relate to preparing components and materials and how to use them
9 for different and typical components and materials:
9.1 what preparation equipment may be required
9.2 preparation processes that should be applied
9.3 factors to take into account in determining availability
9.4 correct type, quantity and quality of materials used to prepare them
9.5 storage areas, both before and after preparation, in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
10 typical range of components and materials used when installing glass into frames and structures
11 typical problems that can occur and explain how to resolve them
12 what information systems are used for preparing components and materials
13 types of information required by average customers and how to provide it
14 who should confirm the sequence schedule and location of the site
15 which work areas should be isolated and what markers are used
16 effects of debris on site and coverings that can be used to protect the work area
17 vulnerable objects that may need to be removed by customers before installation
18 how ground and floor surfaces are affected by supporting equipment and what preparation methods are suitable for different types of equipment
19 typical problems that can occur and how to resolve them
20 what information has to be recorded in connection with preparing a typical site and how to do this in line with regulations and organisational procedures and requirements
Relevant occupations
glass and ceramics maker decorator finisher; glass and ceramics process operatives; glaziers window fabric and fitters; tyre exhaust and windscreen fitters
Key words
automotive glazing; fenestration installation; surveying; manufacturing glass windows; conservatories; vehicles processing maintenance