Install windows, doors, conservatories, and non-complex curtain walling

URN: GQAFEN9
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 31 Aug 2015

Overview

​This standard covers the securing and completion of fenestration systems. Fenestration systems could be windows (including rooflight, oriel, bay and box sash), doors, conservatories or curtain walling systems. These consist of frame components for holding doors, windows, or panels. Systems will either provide the external surfaces of a building or be positioned within large apertures. You will need to use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to secure systems, checking your work against job specifications. 

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site installation work of any or all of windows, doors.conservatories and basic curtain walling


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
  2. check installation sites and all relevant surfaces are prepared to meet specifications
  3. obtain and use specified installation materials following safe working practices
  4. select and use appropriate tools and equipment for fixing following working practices and manufacturer's instructions
  5. fix installation materials to structures so that they are secure following safe working practices and current relevant legislation
  6. apply specified materials following manufacturer's instructions and safe working practices to provide weatherproof installations
  7. finish work to meet specificatons and following safe working practices
  8. check installation work is level and plumb to meet specifications
  9. remove tools and equipment from work areas and store them **following standard operating procedures
  10. remove surplus materials and debris from work areas and dispose of them following standard operating procedures and current legislation

  11. record information in appropriate information systems


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. health and safety responsibilities, obligations and procedures that need to be followed
  2. how to ensure installation sites are prepared
  3. different types of material used for installations and weatherproofing of internal and external finishes
  4. factors that could determine whether sections are assembled prior to positioning or assembled in situ
  5. how to handle different types of installation materials
  6. methods for securing installation materials to different types of structures following industry recognised best practice
  7. how different installation materials fit together
  8. types of damage that can affect installation materials and how to minimise the risk of damage
  9. how to deal with surplus materials including disposal, recycling and reuse
  10. types of materials that need to be restocked and how to obtain these
  11. how to undertake final inspection of installation work, including whether drainage holes are clear and functioning
  12. types of problem that can occur with installation work and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
  13. information systems used and why it is important to use them

  14. information and instructions to provide to customers relating to operation, cleaning and warranties  


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN9

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, windows and doors