Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements
- Work requirements in the form of type of glass, frames and the method of fixing are identified from work instructions
- Workplace health and safety requirements for fabrication and installation of commercial glazing, including personal protection needs, are identified and observed throughout the work
- The process for fabricating and installing commercial glazing is identified
- Prepare for work
- Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
- Tools, equipment and materials, other than glass and frames, are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Type of glass to be fitted and frames is selected to match:
- customer order
- requirements for security, noise or light control
- Australian Standards
- specification
- type of glass and frame
- security requirements
- sealing methods
- Identify site conditions and restraints
- Site safety hazards are recognised and corrective action taken to reduce injury to self and others
- Other on-site difficulties are identified and action taken to resolve in accordance with regulations and enterprise agreements
- Special characteristics of the glass aperture are identified in relation to the effect of the glass fitting process on the finished job
- Covering material is applied where necessary to protect existing fixtures and fittings
- Prepare frame
- cleaning
- surface preparation (if required)
- checking size against specification
- Fit glass
- Glass is fixed to the frame using the selected method and in accordance with recognised Australian and industry standards
- Solvents and sealants are used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
- Excess sealing material is removed
- Glass and frame are cleaned after fixing
- Complete work
- Completed installation is checked to ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications and Australian Standards
- Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- Work area is cleaned and left in a safe condition and rubbish removed from work area and disposed of in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and workplace requirements
- Tools, equipment and materials are cleaned and stored following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap material is removed for disposal or recycling as required