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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for work
  2. Prepare for work
  3. Fabricate and install window or door
  4. Complete work

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Plan the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

Interpret work orderjob instruction and locate and apply relevant information to fabricate and install windows and doors

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

As a minimum demonstrate the ability to

measure for the installation of windows and doors

work from product specification data sheets and specifier software programs

identify and select product materials including selection of mullions and transoms in relation to wind loading

fabricate frame and sash components including cutting tooling routing milling drilling and crimping

identify select and install component hardware including weather seals wheels stays hinges guides and locks

apply the window energy rating system WERS

select and cut glass in accordance with AS and AS

assemble frames including glass gaskets tapes sealants adhesives fasteners reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS section

label and certify frames in accordance with AS section

install residential windows and doors

calculate cost of residential windows and doors

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Aluminium framing material timber framing material door or window glass fittings fixingfasteners workplace operating procedures personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant fabrication and installation equipment materials work instructions and deadlines


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Unit context

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the fabrication and installation process

Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations, Australian standards, building codes and organisation insurance requirements

OHS requirements may include legislation, Australian standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures

Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process

Residential windows may include:

aluminium sliding

double hung

casement and awning windows

louvre windows and double glazed windows

Residential doors may include:

aluminium sliding

hinged and bi-fold doors

Tools and equipment may include:

assembly benches

drop and up-cut saws

pneumatic

hydraulic and manual presses

frame and sash tooling

copy routers

end millers

crimpers

electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers

pop rivet guns

glue guns and general hand tools

Materials are to include but are not limited to:

aluminium alloys and steel

hardware

fasteners

plastics

sealants

tapes

vinyl

gaskets

timber reveals and flashings

Glass includes:

annealed glass

safety glass

patterned glass

tinted

heat reflective and insulated glass units

Hardware includes:

locks

wheels

stays

hinges

springs and balances and any component required for the operation of residential windows

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:

gauntlets

gloves

safety glasses

hard hats

safety footwear

aprons and overalls

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

Equipment or tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements

Australian standards:

AS2047 Windows in buildings, selection and installation

AS1288 Glass in buildings, selection and installation

AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass

AS4666 Insulating glass units

WERS - The Window Energy Rating System