GQAFEN5 Shape products and ancillaries for installation

Overview

This standard covers the preparing of products and components by shaping in fenestration installation. This applies to windows and doors, conservatories and curtain walling. You will need to ensure the correct type and quality of products and ancillaries are available, prepare them and use appropriate equipment to shape them so that they meet specification. You will also need to identify any problems with the process and take appropriate action.

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in the shaping and preparation of ancillary items for use with on-site installation work

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. check availability of specified products and ancillaries from reliable sources in line with organisational procedures and requirements
  2. identify and select type, quantity and quality of products and ancillaries to meet specifications
  3. prepare and position products and ancillaries for shaping following safe working practices and in line with regulatory requirements
  4. shape products and components to meet specifications following safe working practices, and in line with regulatory requirements, using appropriate methods and minimising waste
  5. check products and components meet specifications
  6. remove unwanted materials from the worksite for safe disposal, reuse or recycling in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to locate and use specifications and information on work and role-related regulations and legislation
  2. different types of products and ancillaries including components, consumables, substances and their uses
  3. different preparation processes applied to different products and ancillaries including external bay or windowsills, internal window boards, internal and external architraves and scribing
  4. types of problems that can occur and how these problems might be overcome
  5. how to shape products or ancillaries to ensure they fit in required locations in line with specifications
  6. how to utilise products and ancillaries to minimise waste in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements and why this is important

Relevant Occupations    

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

Keywords           

Fenestration, ancillaries