Control fenestration installation sitework

URN: GQAFEN15
Business Sectors (Suites): Fenestration Installation
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 2013

Overview

This standard covers controlling installation work. Installation can be of doors and windows, or conservatories or curtain walling. While not necessarily being a supervisor, you will need to monitor what is happening during installation and ensure that any problems are identified with the equipment or with working practices. Because you are experienced in installation work, you should be able to provide advice and guidance to other workers on what to do in a variety of routine and non-routine situations. You will also need to use equipment correctly and identify where work practices could be improved. 

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in leading/supervising/controlling or coordinating on site installation work.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. obtain specifications, schedules and method statements relevant to work and interpret them
  2. obtain information on customer requirements from reliable sources
  3. check installers have skills, qualifications and licences necessary for them to operate
  4. communicate work schedules, responsibilities and other relevant information/instructions to colleagues using clear and industry recognised communication methods
  5. monitor progress of installation activities against schedule following standard operating procedures
  6. identify potential issues and areas of good practice following standard operating procedures
  7. provide prompt, clear and accurate information and guidance to colleagues including information on progress and changes to work schedules within own level of expertise/authority
  8. communicate recommendations for changes/ improvements to relevant people using appropriate communication methods
  9. record information on installation activities and progress following standard operating procedures


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to obtain and interpret installation schedules, specifications and method statements

  2. sources of information on customer requirements

  3. how to identify if installers have the necessary skills, qualifications and licences and why it is important to check them

  4. what to do if there are problems with the results of checks into installers skills, qualifications and licenses

  5. when, why and how other trades may need to be involved/informed of work schedules

  6. how to communicate work schedules and responsibilities to colleagues and ensure these are understood

  7. processes to follow when monitoring the progrss of installations
  8. problems that may be encountered when controlling an installation and how these might be overcome 
  9. why it is important to record information


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN15

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, controlling installation work