This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and install non-security and security screens and grilles according to job requirements. The unit involves planning job requirements, identifying required products to be installed and their measurements and fasteners, and applying workplace procedures to ensure safe and correct installation compliant with industry and Australian standards.

The unit applies to those installing non-security and security screens and grilles in residential and commercial environments on surfaces, including aluminium, concrete, masonry, steel and timber.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking non-security and security screens and grilles work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:

safely and correctly install the following in line with legislative requirements, industry and Australian standards requirements, and workplace procedures:

one hinged security screen door

one sliding security screen door

one internal or external fixed window grille above ground level in a residential or commercial building, demonstrating the safe and correct use of lifting and safety equipment

one emergency egress security screen

one non-security screen in any opening or building type.

In the course of each of the above installations, the person must:

interpret work order and locate and use materials, tools and equipment required for the installation

apply safe lifting and handling procedures

demonstrate safe and correct use of safety equipment

follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to site, tools, equipment and products

maintain required production output and quality

use and maintain hand and power tools safely

use personal protective equipment (PPE)

use and dispose of waste sustainably

avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage

identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered

work with others, by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

features of installation work orders and instructions relating to the types of non-security and security screens and grilles in the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information

work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to installations described in performance evidence:

safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect installation

consumer product safety standards and requirements

instructions for removing existing screens and grilles and installing replacement screens and grilles, including caveats on operational requirements

key requirements of legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes required to install the non-security and security screens and grilles:

Australian standards and National Construction Code requirements for individual installers:

bushfire attack levels

fire attenuation

cyclone protection

fall prevention

requirements specific to installation described in performance evidence

operation and maintenance requirements of non-security and security screens and grilles in performance evidence

emerging trends in installing non-security and security screens and grilles

work health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to installations described in performance evidence:

controlling hazards and risks

eliminating hazardous materials and substances

using firefighting equipment and first aid equipment

operating lifting equipment

using safety and personal protective equipment

workplace procedures relating to:

communicating work requirements

accessing and inspecting installation sites

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

installing and securing non-security and security screens and grilles

tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment

disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner

recycling and re-use guidelines

cleaning and storing tools and equipment

storing surplus unused items

recording and reporting installation information:

installation completion and equipment faults and malfunctions

hazards and incidents

outcomes of inspection

lock type and location of combination and keys

operating limitations and requirements of installed product

quality outcomes

techniques for installing and securing screens and grilles described in performance evidence, including:

into openings made of the following materials:

aluminium

concrete

masonry

plasterboard

steel

timber

preparing installation position for screens and grilles

removing existing screens and grilles

assessing suitability of jamb for screen and grille frames to be installed

making adjustments to existing jambs

safely and securely positioning screen and grille frames

preparing for locking mechanism

identifying and resolving installation and operational problems:

new installation problems

problems associated with existing opening and products in place

installing and securing that:

conform to quality requirements

conform to standard building practices

comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications

maximise the appearance of the finished work

provide for economical use of materials and labour

mathematical methods for estimating and measuring materials and installation spaces, including factoring in required tolerances

types of common problems that occur during installation, and how to avoid and respond

types, characteristics, terminology of, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the installations described in performance evidence:

products and materials specific to screen and grille installation:

securing products, including DynaBolts, masonry anchors, nails, nuts and bolts, screws and rivets

hardware, including tabs, locks, rollers and hinges

tools and equipment:

hand tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, tape measures, squares, chisels and files

power tools, including power drills

equipment, including ladders, safety barricades, cones, signs, lifting equipment and scaffolding

documentation requirements for installation work described in performance evidence.

Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.

Access is required to tools, materials, equipment and specifications for the installation described in the performance evidence above, including:

non-security and security screens and grilles to be installed

locations requiring installation specified in the performance evidence

PPE applicable to job requirements

WHS documentation specific to the installations in the performance evidence

tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence

workplace documentation required for installations in the performance evidence, including:

work orders

job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

legislative and workplace requirements and procedures specified in the knowledge evidence

supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Non-security and security screens and grilles