Shape products and ancillaries for installation

URN: GQAFEN5
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 31 Aug 2015

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:

 
1. check availability of specified products and ancillaries from reliable sources 2. identify and select type, quantity and quality of products and ancillaries to meet specifications 3. prepare and position products and ancillaries for shaping following safe working practices 4. shape products and components to meet specifications following safe working practices using appropriate methods and minimising waste 5. check products and components meet specifications 6. remove unwanted materials from the worksite for safe disposal or reuse/recycling


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. different types of products and ancillaries incuding components, consumables, substances and their uses
  2. different preparation processes applied to different products and ancilaries including external bay or windowsills, internal window boards, internal and external architraves and scribing

  3. types of problems that can occur and how these problems might be overcome

  4. how to shape products or ancillaries to ensure they fit in required locations

  5. how to utilise products and ancilaries to minimise waste


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN5

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, ancillaries