MSFGG2016
Assemble glazing products


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify work requirements, prepare for work and assemble components for glazing products. Glazing products may be made from aluminium, steel, timber or unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC).

This unit applies to individuals assembling products in accordance with pre-determined work orders and plans.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify work requirements and components

1.1 Read work documentation and identify assembly requirements

1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements

1.3 Plan a logical work sequence suited to the job and workplace procedures

2. Prepare for assembly

2.1 Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

2.2 Select and confirm component parts against specifications

2.3 Check measurements for accuracy, legibility and tolerance, and note and position mating or directional marks

2.4 Set up assembly tools and equipment in accordance with production objectives, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

3. Assemble components

3.1 Lay out and assemble components ensuring conformity to specifications, alignment and appropriate fastening

3.2 Attach hardware and fixings in accordance with specifications

3.3 Reveal product once assembled in accordance with job requirements

3.4 Inspect completed product for compliance with specifications and quality requirements, and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures

4. Complete work

4.1 Label and store completed products in accordance with workplace procedures and Australian Standards

4.2 Clean work area and safely dispose of waste

4.3 Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Glass and glazing