Install glass and glazing products to specialist installations
URN: GQAGLA17
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on:
2019
Overview
This standard covers the installation of glass and glazing products into specialist installation sites and environments. It may be the type of glass or glazing product or the characteristics/features of the glazing site that define the work as specialist. The glass and glazing products have to be installed safely and correctly using the appropriate type, quantity and quality of materials, equipment and techniques to meet the job specification and to comply with any relevant legislation or regulations. The glazier will also need to check the work, respond to customers' enquiries and dispose of unwanted materials in accordance with safe working practices and relevant legislation.
This standard is for you if you are involved in the installation of glass and glazing products into specialist installation sites or environments.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements, and relevant statutory and industry regulations, at all times
2 select glazing equipment and glazing methods to meet specifications
3 confirm requirements with customers following standard operating procedures
4 check sites, glazing materails and installation are prepared following standard operating procedures
5 transport and handle glazing materails following standard operating procedures
6 select type, quantity and quality of glass to meet specifications
7 glaze materials to meet specifications following safe working practices
8 confirm glass and glazing products fit to meet specifications
9 check components are clear and functioning to meet specifications
10 check completed work meets specifications and complies with all current relevant legislation and regulations
11 remove unwanted glazing materials from sites following standard operating procedures
12 record information on the specialist glazing installation using the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety requirements, and statutory and industry regulations, that have to be complied with for the specialist installation work
2 methods for checking and preparing sites
3 methods for transporting and handling different types of specialist glazing materials
4 glazing equipment and glazing methods used for specialist glazing work
5 methods for fixing the glass and glazing products securely
6 why it is important to ensure that components are clear and functioning
7 how to undertake final inspections of specialist glazing work
8 types of questions that are asked by customers and how to answer them
9 how to handle surplus/unwanted glass and glazing materials safely, including re-use, recycling and disposal
10 types of problems that can occur during and after the specialist glazing work and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
11 information systems used, and why it is important to record information
Scope/range
Specialist glazing installations include the following:
Glass balustrades
Glass overhead installations
Shop fronts
Glass stair and floor installations
Structural glass assemblies
Toughened glass assemblies
Security glazing installations
Glazing to heritage sites
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
2024
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
GQA Qualifications Ltd
Original URN
N/A
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers, Window Fabricators and Fitters
SOC Code
5317
Keywords
Glazing, specialist installation