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Prepare and position windows and door sets ready for installation

URN: GQAFEN6
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 2015

Overview

​This standard covers the preparation and positioning of windows and door sets prior to installation. You will need to check dimension and condition of apertures, position windows and door sets in prepared apertures and ensure window and door components will fit correctly

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site installation work

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify and establish requirements and position for windows and door sets to meet specifications
  2. select materials, tools and equipment for the task and the environment
  3. prepare windows and door sets for installation to meet specifications following safe working practices

  4. position windows and door sets into apertures to meet specifications

  5. check and confirm windows and door sets are plumb, level and square ready for securing

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. different types of windows and door sets and how to prepare them including frame add-ons, external bay or windowsill, internal window boards, internal and external architraves and scribing
  2. types of damage that can affect installation materials and how to minimise this
  3. sealing/bonding/weatherproofing materials used for internal and external installations

  4. how to identify and confirm positions for windows and door sets to be installed

  5. how to take accurate measurements and what measurements to take 

  6. how to select and apply sealing/bonding/weatherproofing materials so that a weatherproof installation is achieved
  7. types of problems that can occur when preparing for installation work and how to overcome these

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN6

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, windows and doors, apertures