MSFGG4016
Plan and coordinate commercial glazing installations


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret contract documentation, develop a project schedule and coordinate all resources required for the complete glass and glazing installation process in accordance with quality requirements. It includes the requirement for establishing and maintaining communication with a diverse range of site personnel.

This unit applies to individuals in glass and glazing enterprises who perform specialist or leadership functions.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking glass and glazing work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine installation requirements

1.1 Identify key components and conditions of work from analysis of contract documentation

1.2 Confirm glass installation specifications and timing through consultation with principal contractors and architects and/or engineers for the construction

1.3 Determine and document internal and external human, physical and financial resources through review of documentation

1.4 Identify and accurately document site requirements and limitations

2. Plan installation

2.1 Sequence installation operations and allocate responsibilities within a project schedule

2.2 Define critical path of the installation from project schedule

2.3 Organise resources and schedule from internal or external supply sources and confirm details in writing

2.4 Develop installation site and safety plans for coordinating with other building trades and contractors

2.5 Obtain permits within the required timeframe

2.6 Monitor project timeframes and adjust to account for other construction activity scheduling

3. Coordinate delivery and startup

3.1 Check and supervise on-site plant delivery and placement against work plan, safety and site requirements

3.2 Schedule and monitor on-site human resource requirements in accordance with agreed scope of role and workplace procedures

3.3 Support effective coordination of installation activity through engagement with construction work supervisor and other tradespeople

4. Coordinate on-site installation

4.1 Monitor quality and safety of work through ongoing communication with key site stakeholders and physical site inspections

4.2 Monitor the work and performance of subcontracted plant operators and staff against agreed requirements

4.3 Prepare site reports of supervisory inspections with any variation requests or requirements and communicate to the appropriate person

4.4 Complete administrative processes with reference to relevant regulatory and organisational requirements

5. Manage quality compliance

5.1 Inspect and monitor site checklists, detailing specific items at appropriate stages

5.2 Use industry and organisational quality manuals and procedures in managing the quality process with all quality requirements communicated to on-site personnel

5.3 Check work against contractual quality standards and organise and check any required rectifications for completion

5.4 Arrange and accurately document regulatory inspections of the completed installation

5.5 Accurately complete final contract documentation in accordance with job requirements and communicate to relevant personnel

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Glass and Glazing.