Shape products and ancillaries for installation
Overview
This standard covers the preparing of products and components, by shaping in fenestration installation. This applies to windows and doors, conservatories and curtain walling. You will need to ensure the correct type and quality of products and ancillaries are available, prepare them and use appropriate equipment to shape them so that they meet specification. You will also need to identify any problems with the process and take appropriate action.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in the shaping and preparation of ancillary items for use with on site installation work
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- different types of products and ancillaries incuding components, consumables, substances and their uses
different preparation processes applied to different products and ancilaries including external bay or windowsills, internal window boards, internal and external architraves and scribing
types of problems that can occur and how these problems might be overcome
how to shape products or ancillaries to ensure they fit in required locations
how to utilise products and ancilaries to minimise waste