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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Read work documentation and identify installation requirements
   • Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
   • Determine required installation methods and materials, and estimate quantities
   • Plan a logical work sequence suited to the job and workplace procedures
2. Prepare for installation
   • Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
   • Select and confirm type and quantity of components and materials against specifications
   • Measure and prepare components and materials using required tools in accordance with specifications
3. Identify site conditions and constraints
   • Consult customer and obtain permission prior to site inspection
   • Identify site safety hazards and take corrective action to reduce injury to self and others
   • Identify other on-site characteristics for their impact on the installation process
   • Take accurate measurements and confirm against job specification
   • Apply covering material to protect existing fixtures and fittings in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Prepare frame/opening and materials
   • Remove glass in accordance with safety and work requirements
   • Assess frame and/or opening to ensure suitability for re-glazing in accordance with customer requirements and Australian Standards
   • Report defective frames for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Prepare frame and/or opening to receive glass through check of size against specifications, removal of sealant remains and surface preparation
   • Prepare fixing and sealing materials by mixing or cutting to length in accordance with job requirements
   • Fix glass to the frame using the selected method and in accordance with recognised industry procedures and Australian Standards
   • Use solvents and sealants in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
   • Remove excess sealing material and clean glass and frame after fixing
5. Complete work
   • Check completed installation for compliance with customer requirements, specifications and Australian Standards
   • Clean and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Clean work area, leave in a safe condition and dispose of waste or recycle in accordance with workplace protocols
   • Accurately complete required workplace documentation