- LMFGG3015B - Fabricate and install shower screens and wardrobe doors
LMFGG3015B
Fabricate and install shower screens and wardrobe doors
Prerequisites
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for work | 1.1. Work requirements in the form of type of shower screen/wardrobe door to be fabricated and installed are identified from work instructions. This includes the identification of its pattern or plan 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements for fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. The process for fabricating and installing shower screens and wardrobe doors is identified 1.4. Glass fixing method and joining devices or materials are identified in line with specifications or type of materials to be used and Australian Standards 1.5. Quantities of materials required are calculated from plans or work instructions or by measuring the fixture opening 1.6. Tools and equipment appropriate to the fixing method are identified |
2. Prepare for work | 2.1. Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job 2.2. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 2.3. Components of the shower screen/wardrobe door are checked against specifications or job order for: size, quantity, finish and profile |
3. Fabricate and install shower screen/wardrobe door | 3.1. If required, aluminium frame is fabricated in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 3.2. Fittings are attached to screen in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 3.3. Shower screen/wardrobe door is installed in shower opening/wardrobe in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice 3.4. Shower screen is waterproof sealed in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice |
4. Complete work | 4.1. Shower screen/wardrobe door is inspected for quality of work and repaired, refabricated or reinstalled as required in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2. Material which can be reused is collected and stored 4.3. Waste and scrap material is removed for disposal or recycling as required 4.4. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate 4.5. Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately 4.6. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures 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 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 work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate work requirements, optimise glass sizes for economical cutting and assemble required materials use pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan work, avoiding reworking and wastage use the limited workplace technology related to the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors |
Required knowledge |
workflow in relation to the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors characteristics of materials used and uses of products produced workplace safety system requirements related to the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors identification of equipment, processes and procedures relevant Australian Standards |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects of evidence | Plan the fabrication and installation of shower screens and wardrobe doors Interpret work order/job instruction and locate and apply relevant information to fabricate and install shower screens and wardrobe 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 goods, equipment and products maintain required production output and product quality As a minimum, demonstrate the ability to: measure for installation each of sliding, pivot, bi-fold, semi-frameless and frameless shower screens and sliding wardrobe doors work from product specification data sheets identify and select product materials select glass in accordance with AS1288 fabricate frame and sash components, including cutting, tooling and drilling identify, select and install component hardware including weather seals, wheels, hinges, guides and handles assemble frames, including glass and gaskets install shower screens and wardrobe doors calculate the cost of shower screens and wardrobe doors Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment |
Resource implications | Shower screen/wardrobe door glass, aluminium framing material, fixtures, waterproof sealant, 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 process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Unit context | Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the fabrication and installation process OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, building codes, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements Work is generally performed individually, with general supervision and may be part of a production process |
Shower screens are glass panels and may include: | framed semi-frameless and frameless screens sliding screens pivot screens and returns |
Wardrobe doors | Wardrobe doors may be fitted with safety vinyl backed mirror and textured vinyl coated board |
Tools and equipment may include: | power saws pneumatic hydraulic and manual presses tooling drills screwdrivers and rubber mallets and general glazing tools spirit and laser levels |
Materials are to include but are not limited to: | aluminium shower screen and wardrobe extrusions laminated toughened and organic coated glass vinyl backed mirror textured vinyl board glazing and bump rubbers shower screen wardrobe hardware and sealants |
Fittings may include: | wheels hinges handles pivot blocks corner blocks and fasteners |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. 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 shower screens and wardrobe doors Equipment or tool manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures Work instructions including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs Safety standards include personal protective equipment, OHS regulations and enterprise requirements AS1288 |
Sectors
Unit sector | Glass and Glazing |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.