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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret installation contract documentation to identify operational requirements
  2. Plan installation operations and prepare a project schedule
  3. Coordinate delivery of glass, installation plant and on-site human resources
  4. Coordinate on-site installation operations
  5. Manage compliance with installation quality control procedures

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 scope includes:

planning and scheduling commercial glass products, installation plant/equipment and human resources for a commercial glass installation project

communicating with construction senior personnel, such as architects, engineers and primary contractors

obtaining necessary plans, specifications, permits and other documentation for the installation process

variations to contracts in time of construction completion

supervising commercial glass installation including plant, equipment, subcontractors and installation personnel

liaising with construction site personnel

ensuring quality installation outcomes and safe working environment

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

job safety analysis (JSA) forms

hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures

safe working at heights

licensing of crane, scaffolding, rigging and dogging personnel

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Procedures include:

work instructions

standard operating

verbal, written or computer-based procedures

Organisational requirements include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Planning documentation includes:

plans and specifications

project schedules

contracts and subcontracting agreements

applications for permits and service connections

copies of plans, drawings and specifications

environmental applications

parking restriction applications

Project scheduling includes:

human resource schedules

glass and other materials delivery schedules

project critical path

project timeframes

schedules of installation plant and equipment delivery and use

Regulatory and organisational requirements include:

building approval conditions

contract documents

architect and engineer reports

environmental standards

planning and scheduling

plans and specifications

safety management plans

site consultations

wage and taxation requirements

On-site coordination includes:

allocating and managing human resources

applying communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate dispute prevention and resolution

communicating with regulatory authorities and ensuring conformity with relevant requirements

dispersal and scheduling of plant and equipment

maintaining environmental controls and obligations

participating in on-site meetings

liaising with other construction personnel

Quality control includes:

checking glass supplied to the site

comparing installation processes against specifications

quality checklists and reporting

regular on-site progress and quality checks

reviews of plans and specifications with clients


Performance Evidence

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

Access and accurately interpret all contracts, glass specifications and construction reports for an installation project

Plan a commercial glass installation project with formal schedules and contingency plans

Coordinate a commercial glass installation, including ordering and scheduling of glass products, other materials, plant and equipment, and human resources

Maintain the quality of the glass installation

Check contracts for variation of term (time)

Comply with state, territory and local government regulations for the on-site activity

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


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory building and construction codes, standards and government regulations relevant to the glass installation being undertaken

Glass industry standards, codes of practice and commercial glass handling and installation techniques

Certification requirements for glass installation work performed under regulations or local authority requirements and processes and timeframes for regulatory approvals

Contract variation procedures and associated documentation requirements

Project management and critical path techniques to the organisation of materials, plant and people

Protocols for construction industry subcontractor and supervisor coordination

Types of plant and equipment employed in commercial glass installation

Safety requirements for construction site operations

Glass product specifications and tolerances

Communication protocols (e.g. radio, phone, computer, paper and permissions/authorities)