Unit of competency Outline
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Fabricate and install residential windows and doors
Fabricate and install residential windows and doors
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG3016C
LMFGG3016C
State Code
S7832
S7832
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2012
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
08/02/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, fabricate and install residential windows and doors, including framing, using aluminium, steel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and timber materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
- 1.1 Work requirements in the form of type of residential window or residential door to be fabricated and installed are identified from work instructions, including the identification of its pattern or plan
- 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for fabrication and installation of windows and doors, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3 The process for fabricating and installing windows and doors is identified
- 1.4 Types and quantities of materials, including glass required, are calculated from plans or work instructions or by measuring the fixture opening in accordance with Australian Standards and industry practice
- 1.5 Cutting lists are prepared from plans, work instructions or measurements of opening to suit the window or door to be installed
- 1.6 Fittings, fixings and joining devices or materials are selected in accordance with specifications or type of materials to be joined or fixed and Australian Standards
- 1.7 Tools and equipment appropriate to the fixing method are identified
2 Prepare for work
- 2.1 Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures
- 2.2 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
- 2.3 Components of the window or door and hardware are checked against specifications or job order for size, quantity, finish and profile
3 Fabricate and install window or door
- 3.1 Materials are measured and marked to cutting list requirements and most economical use of materials
- 3.2 Materials are cut to cutting list requirements in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.3 Metal, timber or PVC components of the window or door are assembled in accordance with recognised industry standards
- 3.4 Fittings are installed to window or door in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
- 3.5 Window or door is installed in opening using appropriate fixing method in accordance with recognised industry standard
4 Complete work
- 4.1 Installed window or door is inspected for quality of work and repaired, re-fabricated or reinstalled, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 Material which can be reused is collected and stored
- 4.3 Waste and scrap material is removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- 4.4 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
- 4.5 Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately
- 4.6 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Residential windows may include:
aluminium or steel sliding
timber or PVC framed
double hung
casement and awning windows
louvre windows and double glazed windows
Residential doors may include:
aluminium or steel sliding
timber framed
hinged and bi-fold doors
Tools and equipment may include:
assembly benches
hand, drop and up-cut saws
pneumatic equipment
hydraulic and manual presses
frame and sash tooling
copy routers
end millers
crimpers
electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers
pop rivet guns
heat guns for PVC
glue guns and general hand tools
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Materials may include:
aluminium alloys and steel
PVC
timber
hardware
fasteners
plastics
sealants
tapes
gaskets
timber reveals and flashings
Glass may include:
annealed glass
safety glass
patterned glass
tinted
heat reflective and insulated glass units
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors
equipment or tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
Australian Standards:
AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation
AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
AS/NZS 4666:2000 Insulating glass units
the Window Energy Rating System (WERS)
Hardware may include:
locks
wheels
stays
hinges
springs and balances and any component required for the operation of residential windows
Residential windows may include:
aluminium or steel sliding
timber or PVC framed
double hung
casement and awning windows
louvre windows and double glazed windows
Residential doors may include:
aluminium or steel sliding
timber framed
hinged and bi-fold doors
Tools and equipment may include:
assembly benches
hand, drop and up-cut saws
pneumatic equipment
hydraulic and manual presses
frame and sash tooling
copy routers
end millers
crimpers
electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers
pop rivet guns
heat guns for PVC
glue guns and general hand tools
Personal protective equipment includes:
that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures, and may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls
Materials may include:
aluminium alloys and steel
PVC
timber
hardware
fasteners
plastics
sealants
tapes
gaskets
timber reveals and flashings
Glass may include:
annealed glass
safety glass
patterned glass
tinted
heat reflective and insulated glass units
Workplace procedures include:
workplace procedures relating to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors
equipment or tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
safety standards, including personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
Australian Standards:
AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation
AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
AS/NZS 4666:2000 Insulating glass units
the Window Energy Rating System (WERS)
Hardware may include:
locks
wheels
stays
hinges
springs and balances and any component required for the operation of residential windows
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 order/job 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 and/or 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 and/or crimping
identify, select and install component hardware, including weather seals, wheels, stays, hinges, guides and/or locks
apply the WERS
select and cut glass in accordance with AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation and AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
assemble frames, including glass, gaskets, tapes, sealants, adhesives, fasteners, reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 6)
label frames in accordance with AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 8)
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 off-site 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 fixing/fasteners
workplace operating procedures
personal protective equipment
an appropriate work area.
Method of assessment
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 project-related 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
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 order/job 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 and/or 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 and/or crimping
identify, select and install component hardware, including weather seals, wheels, stays, hinges, guides and/or locks
apply the WERS
select and cut glass in accordance with AS 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation and AS/NZS 4667:2000 Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
assemble frames, including glass, gaskets, tapes, sealants, adhesives, fasteners, reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 6)
label frames in accordance with AS 2047:1999 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 8)
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 off-site 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 fixing/fasteners
workplace operating procedures
personal protective equipment
an appropriate work area.
Method of assessment
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 project-related 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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8690 | LMFGG3016B | Fabricate and install residential windows and doors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI498 | MSFGG3016 | Fabricate and install residential windows and doors | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D675 | LMF30611 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |