PROGRO08 Install and repair fixed glass components in vehicles
Overview
This standard relates to the candidate installing fixed glass components in vehicles. The fixed glass components can be windscreens, side and back glasses and any mechanisms or electrical devices related to them. Vehicles can be cars, light vans or other commercial vehicles. The candidate has to prepare the apertures, ensuring that previous glass and other components are removed either for disposal or for refitting. The replacement components being installed then have to be positioned and secured within the aperture using the appropriate bonding and sealing materials. The candidate also has to be able to repair the existing components rather than replace them as this may be a more economical way of resolving the problem.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 obtain and confirm necessary health and safety regulations and procedures that apply to operations
2 confirm requirements for the preparation of apertures
3 identify requirements for:
3.1 conducting a pre-work vehicle damage check
3.2 protecting vehicles from damage
3.3 removing and storing vulnerable components safely and securely
3.4 clearing all debris from prepared aperture and vehicle
3.5 following standard operating procedures
4 record necessary information on apertures in the appropriate information system
5 obtain and confirm health and safety requirements and procedures that apply to the operation
6 report upon typical factors that could impact installation of fixed glass components
7 identify and report typical faults that fixed glass components may have that could restrict use
8 obtain and interpret regulations and guidelines that put limits upon the type of repair that can be done
9 assess typical damage done to commonly used fixed glass components and determine whether or not repairs can be affected
10 report on procedure to be followed when conducting a typical repair operation
11 record information on repair operations in line with organisational requirements
12 provide a typical customer with alternative solutions in a case where repairs cannot be completed
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 health and safety rules and regulations that apply to operations
2 what personal protective equipment (PPE) has to be used
3 typical damage that could occur to a vehicle whilst preparing apertures
4 what methods are used for removing different types of fixed automotive glass from the vehicle
5 type of materials that should be removed from a vehicle
6 how to minimise damage and corrosion to vehicle, structures and fittings
7 procedures for storing removed and reusable materials and components
8 typical debris that has to be removed from a vehicle and how it has to be disposed of safely
9 typical problems that can occur during the preparation of apertures
10 explain standard operating procedures
11 what information has to be recorded and its importance in the process
12 range of fixed glass components that are used commonly and their functions
13 for the installation of commonly used fixed glass components:
14 how to identify damage or faults in products
14.1 correct handling procedures
14.2 correct methods for fitting components
14.3 properties of the materials used for securing and waterproofing operations
14.4 reasons for having minimum times for completing operations
15 typical standard operating procedures for the operation
16 information regarding systems and explain what information has to be recorded and why
17 health and safety regulations and the procedures that apply to the repair operations
18 for fixed glass components:
18.1 what is repairable
18.2 their function
18.3 types of damage or fault that commonly occur
18.4 how to determine suitability of replacements
18.5 how to check functioning of replacements
19 methods to be used for executing a repair to a typically damaged fixed glass component
20 typical problems that could arise whilst conducting repair operators and present possible solutions
21 what information has to be recorded for repair operations and how to complete them in line with organisational requirements
Relevant occupations
glass and ceramics maker decorator finisher; glass and ceramics process operatives; glaziers window fabric and fitters; tyre exhaust and windscreen fitters
PROGRO08 Install and repair fixed glass components in vehicles
Overview
This standard relates to the candidate installing fixed glass components in vehicles. The fixed glass components can be windscreens, side and back glasses and any mechanisms or electrical devices related to them. Vehicles can be cars, light vans or other commercial vehicles. The candidate has to prepare the apertures, ensuring that previous glass and other components are removed either for disposal or for refitting. The replacement components being installed then have to be positioned and secured within the aperture using the appropriate bonding and sealing materials. The candidate also has to be able to repair the existing components rather than replace them as this may be a more economical way of resolving the problem.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 obtain and confirm necessary health and safety regulations and procedures that apply to operations
2 confirm requirements for the preparation of apertures
3 identify requirements for:
3.1 conducting a pre-work vehicle damage check
3.2 protecting vehicles from damage
3.3 removing and storing vulnerable components safely and securely
3.4 clearing all debris from prepared aperture and vehicle
3.5 following standard operating procedures
4 record necessary information on apertures in the appropriate information system
5 obtain and confirm health and safety requirements and procedures that apply to the operation
6 report upon typical factors that could impact installation of fixed glass components
7 identify and report typical faults that fixed glass components may have that could restrict use
8 obtain and interpret regulations and guidelines that put limits upon the type of repair that can be done
9 assess typical damage done to commonly used fixed glass components and determine whether or not repairs can be affected
10 report on procedure to be followed when conducting a typical repair operation
11 record information on repair operations in line with organisational requirements
12 provide a typical customer with alternative solutions in a case where repairs cannot be completed
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 health and safety rules and regulations that apply to operations
2 what personal protective equipment (PPE) has to be used
3 typical damage that could occur to a vehicle whilst preparing apertures
4 what methods are used for removing different types of fixed automotive glass from the vehicle
5 type of materials that should be removed from a vehicle
6 how to minimise damage and corrosion to vehicle, structures and fittings
7 procedures for storing removed and reusable materials and components
8 typical debris that has to be removed from a vehicle and how it has to be disposed of safely
9 typical problems that can occur during the preparation of apertures
10 explain standard operating procedures
11 what information has to be recorded and its importance in the process
12 range of fixed glass components that are used commonly and their functions
13 for the installation of commonly used fixed glass components:
14 how to identify damage or faults in products
14.1 correct handling procedures
14.2 correct methods for fitting components
14.3 properties of the materials used for securing and waterproofing operations
14.4 reasons for having minimum times for completing operations
15 typical standard operating procedures for the operation
16 information regarding systems and explain what information has to be recorded and why
17 health and safety regulations and the procedures that apply to the repair operations
18 for fixed glass components:
18.1 what is repairable
18.2 their function
18.3 types of damage or fault that commonly occur
18.4 how to determine suitability of replacements
18.5 how to check functioning of replacements
19 methods to be used for executing a repair to a typically damaged fixed glass component
20 typical problems that could arise whilst conducting repair operators and present possible solutions
21 what information has to be recorded for repair operations and how to complete them in line with organisational 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