Required skills include

collecting organising and understanding information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors other workers and customers report work outcomes and problems and relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders including common industry terminology plans and safety procedures prepare reports and interpret technical information and specifications

planning and organising activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking workflow interruptions or wastage

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate work requirements and optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assembling of required materials

using prechecking and inspection techniques to plan work and avoid reworking and wastage

using workplace technology related to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Required knowledge includes

workflow requirements in relation to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

characteristics of glass and framing materials used and uses of products produced

workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

correct identification of equipment processes and procedures

relevant Australian Standards

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

Overview of assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

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 product quality

as a minimum

measure for the installation of windows and doors

work from product specification data sheets andor specified software programs

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

fabricate frame and sash components from metal timber or PVC including cutting tooling routing milling drilling andor crimping

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

apply the WERS

select and cut glass in accordance with AS Glass in buildings Selection and installation and ASNZS Quality requirements for cuttosize and processed glass

assemble frames including glass gaskets tapes sealants adhesives fasteners reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS Windows in buildings Selection and installation Section

label frames in accordance with AS Windows in buildings Selection and installation Section

install residential windows and doors

calculate cost of residential windows and doors

work effectively with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standard requirements

The following resources should be made available

aluminium or steel framing material

timber framing material

PVC framing material

door or window glass

fittings and fixingfasteners

workplace operating procedures

personal protective equipment

an appropriate work area

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

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

Guidance information for assessment

Residential windows may include:

Residential doors may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Materials may include:

Glass may include:

Workplace procedures include:

Hardware may include: