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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements and components
   • Work requirements in the form of product to be fabricated and assembled, its use, specifications, components and attachments are identified from work instructions
   • Australian Standards relating to glass components and products associated with the process are identified and complied with
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabrication and assembly of metal frames, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
   • Components, attachments, materials and tools required for the fabrication and assembly are identified and their availability, suitability (in terms of size, quantity, finish and profile), quality and serviceability ascertained
   • Tools, equipment and fasteners, fixing and joining devices suitable for the method of fixing are identified and the process for the fabrication and assembly of metal frames determined
2. Prepare for fabrication and assembly
   • Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the product specifications and workplace procedures
   • Tools, equipment, components, attachments and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
   • Required jigs are prepared or selected and checked for suitability for purpose
   • Measurements are checked for accuracy, legibility and tolerance, and mating or directional marks noted and positioned
   • Machines and equipment are set up in accordance with production objectives, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
3. Fabricate and assemble components
   • Machines, tools and equipment are operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to produce components in conformance to specifications
   • Components are laid out and frames assembled ensuring conformity to specifications, alignment and appropriate fastening
4. Complete work
   • Completed frame is inspected to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
   • Equipment is cleaned, inspected and stored in accordance with workplace procedures, with unserviceable items tagged, faults identified and appropriate personnel informed
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
   • Waste materials are removed from work area and disposed of in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and enterprise requirements
   • Tools, equipment and unused materials are removed and stored appropriately
   • Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise requirements

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Fabrication and assembly includes:	selection of materials, components and attachments required for a frame, its fabrication and assembly prior to its installation cutting routing milling pressing drilling crimping
Materials include:	aluminium alloys and steel timber and plastic-coated timber uPVC and other composite materials hardware fasteners (screws and pop rivets) plastics sealants tapes vinyl gaskets timber reveals
Tools and equipment 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 pleuws guns hand tools
Components are assembled using:	a jig (if required) appropriate fastenings appropriate tools and equipment
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses hard hats safety footwear aprons and overalls
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures AS 2047:2014 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation Note, wherever Australia Standards are listed they apply at the time of publication, but the most current version (including amendments) or replacement versions are to be used.

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Complete work from product specification data sheets which may include fabricating frame and sash components, identifying and selecting necessary product materials

Identify, select and install component hardware, including:

weather seals

wheels

stays

hinges

guides

locks

Assemble metal, timber or uPVC frames, including:

gaskets

tapes

sealants

adhesives

fasteners

Reveal linings and flashings in accordance with AS 2047:2014 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 6)

Label and certify frames in accordance with AS 2047:2014 Windows in buildings - Selection and installation (Section 8)

Note, wherever Australia Standards are listed they apply at the time of publication, but the most current version (including amendments) or replacement versions are to be used.

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Work flow requirements in relation to frame production

Workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and assembly of metal, timber and uPVC frames

Operation of tools and equipment used in the fabrication and assembly process

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Relevant Australian Standards

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