Install replacement glass within curtain walling systems

URN: GQAGLA18
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Sept 2013

Overview

This standard covers the glazing of glass curtain wall systems, including screen wall systems. The glass has to be glazed into the curtain wall system correctly. The glazier will have to use the correct glazing materials and then ensure the curtain wall system is ready for use or further work. Finally the glazier will need to check the work, respond to the customer’s enquiries and dispose of unwanted materials

This standard is for you if you install glass or glass panels into facades or curtain walling on site


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

1 comply with health and safety requirements, and relevant statutory and industry regulations, at all times
2 identify and select glazing equipment and glazing methods to meet job specifications
3 confirm glazing requirements with customers following standard operating procedures
4 check sites, glazing materails and installation are prepared to meet specifications following safe working practices
5 transport and handle glazing materials following standard operating procedures
6 select type, quantity, and quality of glass to meet job specifications
7 glaze curtain wall systems  to provide weatherproof installations to meet specifications following safe working practices
8 confirm glass fits to meet specifications
9  check components are clear and functioning to meet specifications
10 check glazing work carried out meets specifications and current, relevant legislation
11 remove unwanted materials from worksites and dispose of these in accordance with safe working practices ensuring materials can be recycled/reused following standard operating procedures
12 record information on the glazing of the curtain wall system in 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
2 methods for preparing sites and installations 
3 methods for transporting and handling different types of glazing materials
4 glazing equipment, methods and materials for glazing specific types, shapes, and sizes of curtain wall systems
5 methods for fixing glass securely into curtain wall systems
6 why it is important to ensure components are clear and functioning
7 how to undertake final inspections of glazing work
8 types of questions asked by customers
9 how to dispose of glazing materials following safe working practices
10 types of problems that can occur during and after glazing curtain wall systems, and how to deal with them 
11 information systems available and how and why to record information


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROGLAZE18

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Glazing, Curtain Wall