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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Work requirements for the type of shower screen/wardrobe door to be fabricated and installed are identified from work instructions, including the identification of its pattern or plan
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • The process for fabricating and installing shower screens and wardrobe doors is identified
   • Glass fixing method and joining devices or materials are identified in accordance with specifications or type of materials to be used and Australian Standards
   • Quantities of materials required are calculated from plans/work instructions or by measuring the fixture opening
   • Tools and equipment appropriate to the fixing method are identified
2. Prepare for work
   • Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
   • Components of the shower screen/wardrobe door are checked against specifications or job order for size, quantity, finish and profile
3. Fabricate and install shower screen/wardrobe door
   • If required, aluminium frame is fabricated in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
   • Fittings are attached to screen in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
   • Shower screen/wardrobe door is installed in shower opening/wardrobe in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
   • Shower screen is waterproof sealed in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
4. Complete work
   • Shower screen/wardrobe door is inspected for quality of work and repaired, re-fabricated or reinstalled, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Material which can be reused is collected and stored and waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately
   • Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements including calculating the cost of glass, fittings, materials and labour

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Shower screens are glass panels and include:	framed semi-frameless and frameless screens sliding screens pivot screens and returns
Materials include:	aluminium shower screen and wardrobe extrusions laminated toughened and organic coated glass vinyl backed mirror textured vinyl board glazing and bump rubbers shower screen wardrobe hardware sealants
Tools and equipment include:	power saws pneumatic equipment hydraulic and manual presses tooling drills screwdrivers and rubber mallets and general glazing tools spirit and laser levels
Fittings include:	wheels hinges handles pivot blocks corner blocks fasteners
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses hard hats safety footwear aprons and overalls
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation AS 3740:2010 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Measure for fabrication and installation of two (2) of the following in accordance with AS 3740:2010 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas:

sliding shower door

pivot shower door

semi-frameless and frameless shower screens

Measure for installation of wardrobe doors:

working from product specification data sheets identifying and selecting product materials

selecting glass in accordance with AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selections and installation

fabricating frame and sash components, including cutting, tooling and drilling

identifying, selecting and installing component hardware, including weather seals, wheels, hinges, guides and handles

assembling frames, including glass and gaskets

Install shower screens and wardrobe doors

Calculate the cost of shower screens and wardrobe doors

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Work flow requirements in relation to the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors

Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced

Workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors

Correct identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Relevant Australian Standards

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