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:
- comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
- collect all relevant details relating to work requirements
- select the most appropriate option for achieving work requirements
- determine resources used to undertake work following standard operating procedures
- obtain information on which resources are available for achieving the work
- inform the relevant people that resources will be required following standard operating procedures
- identify any problems deal with them following standard operating procedures
- identify work tasks that need to be completed to meet specifications
- select appropriate resources for completing tasks to meet specifications
- devise schedules of work that are achievable within the constraints of the organisation
- provide information on work schedules to all relevant people following standard operating procedures
- monitor progress against work schedules
- monitor the use of materials and ensure they meet specifications
- monitor the use of resources in achieving the work requirements
- record information on the progress of the work in the appropriate information system
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations
- relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
- work done to meet different requirements
- equipment, materials, and work procedures used for different jobs
- how to devise a schedule of work
- how to monitor the progress of work
- resources required for different types of work
- resources available for the fabrication of glass supporting systems
- how to monitor the resources being used
- standard operating procedures for different activities
- how to obtain information on the standard operating procedures
- problems that could occur
- how can different types of problem be resolved
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
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