Interested in a simple Skills Scan and Learning Progress Tracker tool for the Fenestration fabricator standard?
Knowledge
K1: The role of fabrication in the fenestration industry. Key markets for fenestration products - domestic, commercial, public sector and their requirements. Different types of products and their purpose, including specialist products for enhanced performance, safety, security and fire rating.
K2: How glass and profiles are manufactured including raw materials and processes.
K3: Other functions that fabricators interact with, for example surveying, processing, despatch, installation, service engineers; their purpose and interdependencies. Internal and external customers.
K4: Materials used in fenestration fabrication - aluminium, timber, steel or uPVC; their mechanical properties, uses and design limitations. Ancillary items - for example fixings and fastening, handles, hinges, locks and louvers; their purpose and how/where they should interact. Weatherproofing products and systems - for example, gaskets, membranes, sealants, weather seals and drainage systems; their purpose, compatibility, conditions for storage and use (shelf life).
K5: Legislation, regulations and industry standards, including window energy rating standards, CE marking, secured by design, building regulations documents AD-K, Product Standard (BS 7412, 8529), British standard testing for temperature, tolerance and weld, Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals Regulations) and Quality Management System (ISO 9001) application in the workplace.
K6: Health and safety, including: Health & Safety at Work Act, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV); how they must be applied in the workplace. Risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments.
K7: Safe handling/movement of profiles and product/Safe handling, movement and storage of glass. Problems or damage that can occur and avoidance methods. Which authority/licenses are needed to use moving and handling equipment, such as cranes, forklift trucks and manipulators (it is not a requirement to hold such authority/licenses).
K8: Environmental considerations: safe disposal of waste, minimising waste (re-use and re-cycle), energy efficiency.
K9: Limits of autonomy; reporting channels.
K10: Who they need to communicate with and when, and communication techniques; verbal, written and digital. Documentation requirements.
K11: System (manufacturers manuals) and specifications - what they are and how to interpret them; what to do if suspect the specification is wrong or have any queries about the specification
K12: Tools, equipment and plant used in fenestration fabrication, including saws, routers, welding machinery, electrical/hand drills, screwdrivers, cranes and manipulators. What they are used for, correct safe use and storage. How to conduct machinery and equipment checks and adjustments. Start-up and shutdown procedures including emergency stops. Use of CAD (computer-aided design) and CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) equipment in fabrication.
K13: Preparation techniques – planning work and resources.
K14: Techniques for measuring, marking, cutting and drilling materials to the required size and shape, accurately, safely and economically.
K15: Product assembly methods, including welding, fusing, crimping; order of processes.
K16: Techniques for fitting components, for example ancillary items, beading and glazing.
K17: Interim and final checking requirements– what needs checking (size, shape, design, components) and why.
K18: Types of errors that occur, investigation and rectification techniques, such as manual or mechanical adjustment.
K19: How to stack and store products and materials safely, effectively and securely. Problems or damage that can occur with stored resources and how to overcome them.
K20: Processes for handover to other functions/customers.
K21: Contractual arrangements, for example penalty clauses. Consumer rights – ‘satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described.’ How the role contributes to commercial operations.
K22: Employment rights and responsibilities, including Working Time Directive, Employment Rights Act 1996.
K23: Equality & Diversity in the workplace.
Skills
S1: Select the correct type and quantity of materials and components for each task.
S2: Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions; follow instructions.
S3: Plan work.
S4: Prepare the work area effectively.
S5: Complete equipment and machinery checks and adjustments.
S6: Measure, calculate, mark and cut materials.
S7: Select and use manual methods and machinery/workplace technology.
S8: Join/assemble materials.
S9: Fix ancillary items to products.
S10: Follow health & safety and environmental policy and procedures.
S11: Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and control measures.
S12: Check and inspect work – interim and final.
S13: Identify and rectify any work that is incorrect or incomplete.
S14: Label product; protect and package product for safe transportation.
S15: Re-use, re-cycle and dispose of material, waste and scrap from the work area, as appropriate.
S16: Communicate with colleagues/customers; use common industry terminology appropriately.
S17: Complete workplace documentation.
S18: Report work outcomes and problems.
Behaviours
B1: Has a health & safety-first attitude, for example, resists pressures to follow unsafe working practices.
B2: Professional, for example, develops good working relationships recognising dependencies, uses co-operative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity with limited supervision, shows respect for colleagues.
B3: Takes responsibility, for example, completes own work to required quality standards.
B4: Applies logical thinking, for example, uses clear and valid reasoning when making decisions related to undertaking the work instructions.
B5: Works effectively, for example, undertakes work in a reliable, tidy and productive manner.
B6: Applies time management, for example uses their time effectively to complete work to schedule and always arrives at, and ready to work on time.
B7: Adjustable when required, for example adapts to changes to work instructions or variations in workplace contexts and environments.
Duty 1
DUTY: Receive, unload, check and store materials and components, for example profile material, glass units and ancillary items ready for the fabrication process; ensuring all materials are present and in good condition.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Efficient and timely preparation for the fabrication process• Damage to materials minimised• Compliance with Health and Safety, including manual handling • Compliance with company procedures• Shortages minimised
K2
K3
K6
K7
K9
K10
K19
S10
S11
S13
S15
S16
S18
B1
B2
Duty 2
DUTY: Identify and confirm fabrication requirements against work instructions/specifications.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Correctly identified fabrication requirements using instructions and specifications that are assigned to the job
K1
K4
K5
K11
K21
K22
S1
S2
S10
S11
B3
B4
B6
B7
Duty 3
DUTY: Use fabrication equipment such as machines, hand and power tools; conducting equipment and/or machinery checks and adjustments in preparation for fabrication, including calibrations for accuracy of machine operation.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Compliance with manufacturer’s instructions to check and adjust machinery
K5
K6
K12
K13
K14
K15
S5
S7
S10
S11
B1
Duty 4
DUTY: Measure, cut, drill and prepare the profile length of various materials (aluminium, uPVC, wood etc.) that will form the finished product.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Accuracy of work• Speed of work • Compliance with company procedure and method statements correctly • Compliance with Health and Safety
K4
K6
K8
K12
K13
K14
K18
K20
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S10
S11
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Duty 5
DUTY: Manufacture the product including mullions (vertical bars) and transoms (horizontal bars) using the relevant jointing method and/or machinery.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Compliance with instructions or specifications and fabrication manuals• Speed to ensure the production programme is maintained. • Compliance with Health & Safety
K1
K4
K5
K6
K7
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K17
K20
S2
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Duty 6
DUTY: Assemble the product including opening frames, sashes or vents if applicable using fabrication methods such as crimping, sawing, welding, machining, bending and beading.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Compliance with instructions or specifications and fabrication manuals• Speed to ensure the production programme is maintained. • Compliance with Health & Safety
K1
K4
K5
K6
K11
K12
K14
K15
K16
K17
S2
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Duty 7
DUTY: Fix ancillary items to the product, for example handles.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Compliance with work instructions, specifications and fabrication manuals. • All work carried out to agreed production programme.
K1
K3
K4
K5
K6
K11
K12
K16
S1
S2
S7
S8
S9
S10
S17
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Duty 8
DUTY: Check and inspect the product (such as windows, doors etc.) for any damage or imperfections in the frame or paintwork. Rectifying any defects, passing it on to appropriate colleagues or reporting the issue.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Compliance with works instructions, specifications and fabrication manuals.• All work carried out to an agreed production programme.
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K9
K10
K11
K17
K18
K20
K21
S2
S10
S11
S12
S13
S16
S17
S18
B2
B3
B4
B7
Duty 9
DUTY: Clean and finish the product using appropriate materials and chemicals safely and ensuring the finished product functions correctly.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: • Compliance with health & safety, including manual handling. • Compliance with work instructions, specifications and company procedures. • All work should be carried out to an agreed production programme.
K1
K2
K6
K18
K20
S1
S2
S4
S10
S11
S18
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
Duty 10
DUTY: Protect and/or tape finished product and store ready for transportation.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Compliance with regulations or company procedure.
K1
K2
K5
K6
K7
K10
K12
K19
K20
S1
S2
S10
S11
S14
B1
B2
B3
Duty 11
DUTY: Complete documentation, for example worksheets, quality and environmental records.
