Install glass into routine glazing systems

URN: GQAGLA7
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Sept 2013

Overview

​This standard covers the installation of glass into glazing systems. The glass has to be installed correctly according to the type of installation, glass and glazing system. The glazier will have to use the correct glazing materials and then ensure the glazing installation is ready for use. Finally, the glazier will need to check the work, respond to customers' enquiries and dispose of unwanted materials

This standard is for you if you install glass 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 select glazing equipment and methods for installing glass to meet specifications
3 select type, quantity, and quality of glass and ancillaries to meet specifications
4 install glazing materials following safe working practices to meet  job specifications 
5 check that drainage holes are clear and functioning using standard operating procedures
6 check glazing installations are weatherproof to meet specifications
7 check glazing work carried out meets specifications and complies with all current, relevant legislation 
8 remove all unwanted glazing materials  from work sites following standard operating procedures 



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 glazing equipment and glazing methods used for installing specific types, shapes, and sizes of glass
3 methods for fixing glass securely into glazing systems
4 materials for weatherproofing different types of glazing installation
5 why it is important to leave drainage holes clear and functioning
6 how to undertake final inspections of glazing work
7 types of questions are asked by customers
8 how to dispose of glazing materials safely, including re-use,  recycling and disposal following safe working practices
9 types of problems that can occur during and after the installation of glass and how to minimise the impact and prevent reoccurrence 
10 information systems available and when, 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

PROGLAZE 7

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Glazing, glass