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Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors
Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG2008B
LMFGG2008B
State Code
W8672
W8672
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/06/2010
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
11/06/2010
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills required to fit glass to residential windows and doors.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify work requirements
- 1.1. Work requirements in the form of type of glass and the method of fixing are identified from work instructions
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements for glazing/reglazing of windows and doors, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. The process for fitting glass to window and door frames is identified
2. Prepare for work
- 2.1. Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
- 2.2. Tools, equipment and materials (less 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
- 2.3. Type of glass to be fitted and frames are selected to match:
- 2.3.1. customer order
- 2.3.2. existing glass type
- 2.3.3. requirements for security, noise or light control
- 2.3.4. Australian Standards
- 2.4. Glass is checked for type, size and imperfections
- 2.5. Glass fixing method is selected according to:
- 2.5.1. specification
- 2.5.2. type of glass and frame
- 2.5.3. security requirements
- 2.5.4. sealing methods
- 2.5.5. Australian Standards
- 2.6. Frame condition is assessed to ensure suitability for glazing in accordance with customer order and Australian Standards. Defective frames are reported for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7. Fixing and sealing materials are prepared by mixing or cutting to length as appropriate
3. Identify site conditions and restraints
- 3.1. On-site difficulties are recognised and action taken to resolve in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements
- 3.2. Covering material is applied where necessary to protect existing fixtures and fittings
- 3.3. Special characteristics of the window or door which may affect the finished job are identified and corrective action taken
4. Perform glazing
- 4.1. Frame is prepared to receive glass by:
- 4.1.1. checking size against specification
- 4.1.2. removing remains of glass and any sealants
- 4.1.3. cleaning
- 4.1.4. surface preparation (if required)
- 4.2. Glass is fixed to the frame using the selected method and in accordance with recognised industry procedures and Australian Standards
- 4.3. Solvents and sealants are used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
- 4.4. Excess sealing material is removed
- 4.5. Glass and frame are cleaned after fixing
5. Complete work
- 5.1. Completed installation is checked to ensure compliance with customer requirements and specifications
- 5.2. Tools, equipment and materials are cleaned and stored following workplace procedures
- 5.3. Work area is cleaned and left in a safe condition and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
- 5.4. Waste and scrap materials are removed for disposal or recycling as required
- 5.5. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Unit context
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the handling and installation of glass products
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in on-site and off-site fabrication, installation and/or replacement of glass to commercial or residential windows, doors and other openings or to other frames
Glaze/re-glaze
Involves the installation of glass to metal and/or timber doors, windows and other frames and reglazing of existing windows and doors
Residential glazing/re-glazing is confined to simple doors and windows and may include:
residential windows, such as fixed, sliding, casement, awning and double hung and louvres
residential doors, such as sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold
Glazing or reglazing for non-residential situations is addressed in commercial and architectural/engineering AQF III units
Types of glass may include but are not limited to:
annealed glass
toughened glass
laminated glass
wired glass
tinted and heat reflective glass
coated glass and insulated glass units.
Tools and equipment are to include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
cutting lubricants
running pliers
straight edges and squares
tape measures
glass handling and lifting equipment
hack-out knives
chisels
putty knives
sprig/diamond guns
vinyl cutters and rollers
pry bars
sealant guns
blade and phillips head screwdrivers
pop rivet guns
electric and pneumatic drills
rubber mallets
claw hammers
nail punches and PPE equipment
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
all forms of flat glass and acrylic glazing products
plastic
aluminium
steel
solid timber
gaskets
sealants
adhesives
glazing tapes and setting blocks
Methods of glazing may include:
channel glazing
beaded glazing and double glazing
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and Australian Standard policies and practices. It may include:
gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
safety footwear
hard hats
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the glazing of simple windows and doorframes
Australian Standards AS1288, 2208, 4667, 2047, 4666
Equipment and material manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures
On-site procedures and regulations relating to the handling and movement of glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise 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.
Unit context
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the handling and installation of glass products
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in on-site and off-site fabrication, installation and/or replacement of glass to commercial or residential windows, doors and other openings or to other frames
Glaze/re-glaze
Involves the installation of glass to metal and/or timber doors, windows and other frames and reglazing of existing windows and doors
Residential glazing/re-glazing is confined to simple doors and windows and may include:
residential windows, such as fixed, sliding, casement, awning and double hung and louvres
residential doors, such as sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold
Glazing or reglazing for non-residential situations is addressed in commercial and architectural/engineering AQF III units
Types of glass may include but are not limited to:
annealed glass
toughened glass
laminated glass
wired glass
tinted and heat reflective glass
coated glass and insulated glass units.
Tools and equipment are to include:
tungsten wheel glass cutters
speed cutters
cutting lubricants
running pliers
straight edges and squares
tape measures
glass handling and lifting equipment
hack-out knives
chisels
putty knives
sprig/diamond guns
vinyl cutters and rollers
pry bars
sealant guns
blade and phillips head screwdrivers
pop rivet guns
electric and pneumatic drills
rubber mallets
claw hammers
nail punches and PPE equipment
Materials are to include but are not limited to:
all forms of flat glass and acrylic glazing products
plastic
aluminium
steel
solid timber
gaskets
sealants
adhesives
glazing tapes and setting blocks
Methods of glazing may include:
channel glazing
beaded glazing and double glazing
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and Australian Standard policies and practices. It may include:
gloves
safety glasses
gauntlets
safety footwear
hard hats
aprons and overalls
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the glazing of simple windows and doorframes
Australian Standards AS1288, 2208, 4667, 2047, 4666
Equipment and material manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures
On-site procedures and regulations relating to the handling and movement of glass
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to glaze/reglaze simple/complex 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 production output and product quality
Glaze the following:
timber putty faced and beaded window sashes, including fixed, sliding, double hung, casement and awning sashes
metal channel and beaded window sashes, including fixed, sliding, double hung, casement and awning sashes
timber putty faced and beaded doors, including fixed, sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold doors
metal channel and beaded doors, including fixed, sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold doors
Include the following for each:
select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS1288
calculate glazing clearance and cutting size
cut glass to AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass
select glazing tools, equipment, glazing sealants, vinyls and tapes
prepare working area
prepare glazing rebates and channels prior to installation
clean glass, tools, equipment and work area
calculate the cost of glass, glazing materials and labour
Re-glaze timber and metal windows and doors, including:
prepare work area and drop sheets
select reglazing tools and equipment
hack out/remove beads and glass safely from timber windows and doors
remove and disassemble metal window sashes and doors and remove glass safely
select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS1288
calculate glazing clearance and cutting size
cut glass to industry standards AS4667
select glazing tools, equipment, glazing sealants, vinyls and tapes
glaze timber and metal windows and doors
install sash cords, unique and spring balances on timber and metal double hung windows
clean glass, tools, equipment and work area
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Frames, glass, fixing material, sealants, workplace operating procedures and work orders, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area/site.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glazing equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to glaze/reglaze simple/complex 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 production output and product quality
Glaze the following:
timber putty faced and beaded window sashes, including fixed, sliding, double hung, casement and awning sashes
metal channel and beaded window sashes, including fixed, sliding, double hung, casement and awning sashes
timber putty faced and beaded doors, including fixed, sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold doors
metal channel and beaded doors, including fixed, sliding, hinged, pivot and bi-fold doors
Include the following for each:
select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS1288
calculate glazing clearance and cutting size
cut glass to AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass
select glazing tools, equipment, glazing sealants, vinyls and tapes
prepare working area
prepare glazing rebates and channels prior to installation
clean glass, tools, equipment and work area
calculate the cost of glass, glazing materials and labour
Re-glaze timber and metal windows and doors, including:
prepare work area and drop sheets
select reglazing tools and equipment
hack out/remove beads and glass safely from timber windows and doors
remove and disassemble metal window sashes and doors and remove glass safely
select glass thickness and type in accordance with AS1288
calculate glazing clearance and cutting size
cut glass to industry standards AS4667
select glazing tools, equipment, glazing sealants, vinyls and tapes
glaze timber and metal windows and doors
install sash cords, unique and spring balances on timber and metal double hung windows
clean glass, tools, equipment and work area
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Frames, glass, fixing material, sealants, workplace operating procedures and work orders, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area/site.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant glazing equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0319 | LMFGG2008A | Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7814 | LMFGG2008C | Glaze reglaze residential windows and doors | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W024 | LMF20402 | Certificate II in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |
| W034 | LMF30602 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Qualification |
| 1478 | 52263 | Certificate II in Glass Glazing (Aluminium Windows and Frames) | Accredited course |
| D395 | CPC30611 | Certificate III in Painting and Decorating | Qualification |