Elements and Performance Criteria
- Obtain brief from clients
- Job requirements are reviewed and clarified with appropriate persons in accordance with organisational requirements
- Discussions with customer/client are conducted to establish and clarify scope of work
- Effective interpersonal techniques are applied when interacting with clients
- Specific site requirements are identified and details are correctly documented
- Architectural hardware requirements are discussed and applicable legislation, codes and national standards are clarified and agreed upon
- Brief documents and architectural plans are arranged in accordance with organisational requirements or company policies
- Gather, interpret and review information for preparation of hardware schedules
- Site restrictions, regulations and requirements are identified and complied with in accordance with applicable legislation, codes and national standards, and organisational requirements
- Information is gathered from identified sources and is relevant to assignment requirements in accordance with applicable legislation, codes and national standards, client and organisational requirements
- An assessment is carried out to identify door and frame types and locations to facilitate the accurate determination of architectural hardware requirements
- Clients activities and existing architectural hardware arrangements are reviewed to ensure uniformity throughout project
- Inconsistency and environmental factors affecting the architectural hardware of the site are identified and assessed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Produce architectural door hardware schedules
- Information is recorded and documented in accordance with computer program and/or organisational template requirements
- Architectural hardware is integrated to reflect building security and electronic requirements
- An architectural hardware schedule is prepared in accordance with industry and organisational standards of style, format and accuracy
- Recommendations for architectural hardware and alternative options are made in accordance with organisational requirements
- Documentation is processed in accordance with applicable legislation, codes and national standards, assignment and organisational requirements
- A comprehensive assessment of client architectural hardware requirements is completed within designated timeframes and presented for review to appropriate person
- Prepare and review keying schedules
- Principles of master keying are applied in accordance with industry practice and organisational requirements
- Keying matrix is developed to client requirements, allowing for future system expansion and mechanical capabilities of system
- Client keying requirements are confirmed and clarified according to organisational procedures
- Appropriate levels of security/access are reviewed with respect to clients assets, activities and existing security arrangements
- Information is recorded and documented in accordance with computer program and/or organisational template requirements
- Client requirements are matched to the mechanical possibilities and limitations of master key systems
- Options are identified and client is advised on options and alternatives
- Sources of assistance in assessing requirements for key systems and master key systems are identified and assistance is sought from appropriate person in accordance with organisational procedures
- Finalise documentation for submission to client
- Final architectural hardware and/or keying requirements are reviewed and confirmed with client in accordance with organisational requirements
- Documentation is accurately prepared and processed and stored in accordance with client, legislative and organisational requirements
- Architectural hardware and keying schedules and other documentation are prepared according to organisational procedures