Plan the use of resources to meet work requirements in the fabrication of glass supporting systems

URN: GQAPGSF14
Business Sectors (Suites): Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 30 Mar 2020

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge needed to plan the use of resources to meet work requirements in the fabrication of glass supporting systems. You have to identify exactly what is required, and what resources should be used to achieve it. You then have to make sure that all the resources, including people, are used effectively to deliver the work requirements. It is important to monitor how the resources are used, and how the progress of the work is being maintained.

This unit applies to operatives who fabricate windows, doors, conservatories and curtain walling.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
  2. collect all relevant details relating to work requirements
  3. select the most appropriate option for achieving work requirements
  4. determine resources used to undertake work following standard operating procedures
  5. obtain information on which resources are available for achieving the work
  6. inform the relevant people that resources will be required following standard operating procedures
  7. identify any problems deal with them following standard operating procedures
  8. identify work tasks that need to be completed to meet specifications
  9. select appropriate resources for completing tasks to meet specifications
  10. devise schedules of work that are achievable within the constraints of the organisation
  11. provide information on work schedules to all relevant people following standard operating procedures
  12. monitor progress against work schedules
  13. monitor the use of materials and ensure they meet specifications
  14. monitor the use of resources in achieving the work requirements
  15. record information on the progress of the work in the appropriate information system

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations
  2. relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
  3. work done to meet different requirements
  4. equipment, materials, and work procedures used for different jobs
  5. how to devise a schedule of work
  6. how to monitor the progress of work
  7. resources required for different types of work
  8. resources available for the fabrication of glass supporting systems
  9. how to monitor the resources being used
  10. standard operating procedures for different activities
  11. how to obtain information on the standard operating procedures
  12. problems that could occur
  13. how can different types of problem be resolved

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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

GQA Qualifications

Original URN

PROPGSF14

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Framing; glass; glazing; curtain walling; fabrication; windows and doors