Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Residential windows may include:
aluminium sliding
double hung
casement and awning windows
louvre windows and double glazed windows

Residential doors may include:
aluminium sliding
hinged and bi-fold doors

Unit context

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the fabrication and installation process

Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations, Australian standards, building codes and organisation insurance requirements

OH&S requirements may include legislation, Australian standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures

Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process

Tools and equipment may include:
assembly benches
drop and up-cut saws
pneumatic
hydraulic and manual presses
frame and sash tooling
copy routers
end millers
crimpers
electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers
pop rivet guns
glue guns and general hand tools

Materials are to include but are not limited to:
aluminium alloys and steel
hardware
fasteners
plastics
sealants
tapes
vinyl
gaskets
timber reveals and flashings

Glass includes:
annealed glass
safety glass
patterned glass
tinted
heat reflective and insulated glass units

Hardware includes:
locks
wheels
stays
hinges
springs and balances and any component required for the operation of residential windows

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
gauntlets
gloves
safety glasses
hard hats
safety footwear
aprons and overalls

Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

Equipment or tool manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OH&S regulations and enterprise requirements

Australian standards:

AS2047 Windows in buildings, selection and installation

AS1288 Glass in buildings, selection and installation

AS4667 Quality requirements for cut to size and processed glass

AS4666 Insulating glass units

WERS - The Window Energy Rating System

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Plan the fabrication and installation of windows and doors
Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to fabricate and install windows and doors
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to glass, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality

To complete a minimum of:

measuring for the installation of windows and doors
work from product specification data sheets and specifier software programs
identify and select product materials including selection of mullions and transoms in relation to wind loading.
fabricate frame and sash components including cutting, tooling, routing, milling, drilling and crimping
identify, select and install component hardware including weather seals, wheels, stays, hinges, guides and locks
apply the window energy rating system (WERS)
select and cut glass in accordance with AS1288 and AS4667
assemble frames including glass, gaskets, tapes, sealants, adhesives, fasteners, reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS2047, section 6
label and certify frames in accordance with AS2047, section 8
install residential windows and doors
calculate cost of residential windows and doors
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
Workflow in relation to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors
Characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced
Workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors
Identification of equipment, processes and procedures
Relevant Australian standards

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assemble required materials
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, avoiding reworking and wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the fabrication and installation of windows and doors

Resource Implications
Aluminium framing material, timber framing material, door or window glass, fittings, fixing/fasteners, workplace operating procedures, personal protective equipment and an appropriate work area.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant fabrication and installation equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)