Control fabrication operations

This standard covers the skills and knowledge needed to control fabrication operations. While not necessarily being a supervisor, you will monitor what is happening during fabrication and ensure that any problems are identified with the equipment or with working practices. You, being experienced in the fabrication operations, should be able to provide advice and guidance to other workers on what to do in a variety of routine and non-routine situations. You will be able to demonstrate the correct use of equipment and identify where work practices could be improved.

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

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1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
2. monitor the use of materials in the fabrication equipment and identify any variations from specifications
3. monitor operating conditions of fabrication equipment and identify any variations from specifications
4. inspect fabrication equipment and identify any malfunctions and obstructions
5. confirm fabrication equipment is operated following standard operating procedures
6. identify any problems relating to the fabrication operations and deal with them following standard operating procedures
7. record information on fabrication operations in the appropriate information systems
8. monitor actions of colleagues to determine whether they need assistance
9. provide clear instructions on the use of fabrication equipment
10. instruct on the use of fabrication equipment following standard operating procedures
11. assist colleagues with information on fabrication operations following standard operating procedures
12. identify good practice in fabrication operations
13. provide realistic recommendations on potential improvements for fabrication operations

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1. relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations
2. relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed
3. fabrication operations that occur
4. different types of material used
5. equipment to use for different work activities
6. typical specifications for fabrication operations monitored
7. procedures for monitoring fabrication operations
8. problems that can occur with fabrication operations and standard operating procedures for dealing with them
9. fabrication equipment used for different work activities
10. information systems used
11. why it is important to use the information systems

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31 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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GQA Qualifications

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PROPGSF18

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Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

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5317

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

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