Built EnvironmentBuilding and related trades workers, excluding electriciansISCO 7125
plate glass installer
Plate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, façades and other structures.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (21)
install frameless glassinstall frameless glassSet frameless glass panes, usually in showers and on bathtubs. Use plastic shims to make sure the glass doesn't touch any hard surfaces, which may cause scratching or breaking. Make sure the glass is ...work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.use shimsuse shimsSet shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.inspect glass sheetinspect glass sheetInspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.smooth glass edgessmooth glass edgesUse automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.transport construction suppliestransport construction suppliesBring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.inspect construction suppliesinspect construction suppliesCheck construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.cut glasscut glassUse glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.manipulate glassmanipulate glassManipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.follow health and safety procedures in constructionfollow health and safety procedures in constructionApply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.install construction profilesinstall construction profilesInstall a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.rinse glassrinse glassRinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.remove glass from windowsremove glass from windowsRemove glass from windows without causing damage. Inspect the windows and take the necessary steps, like removing putty and prying out glazer's points. Recover the pane in one piece and clean it if ca...interpret 3D plansinterpret 3D plansInterpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.adjust glass sheetsadjust glass sheetsAdjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.use measurement instrumentsuse measurement instrumentsUse different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.smooth glass surfacesmooth glass surfaceSmooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.use safety equipment in constructionuse safety equipment in constructionUse elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident do...handle broken glass sheetshandle broken glass sheetsHandle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.interpret 2D plansinterpret 2D plansInterpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.install glass framesinstall glass framesSecurely set frames in place to be fitted with glass panes. Set storefront frames, balustrades, and curtain wall framing for a variety of usage cases.
Optional (28)
types of glazingtypes of glazingVarious types of glass, insulating glazing and mirror glass and their contribution to energy performance. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages, and price points.glass coatingsglass coatingsCoatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages and price points.assemble windowsassemble windowsAssemble the profiles to build window or glass door frames using cutting, trimming, sealing and welding equipment,fix the metal fittings with power tools, and insert the glass pane.use squaring poleuse squaring poleUse a squaring pole, a telescopic measurement pole that allows for checking the length of the diagonals of an inset area of a structure. If the diagonals are of equal length, the inset is straight.install sill paninstall sill panInstall different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to the window or adjacent...install roof windowsinstall roof windowsInstall various types of windows on the roof such as skylight, dormer windows and flat roof windows.rig loadsrig loadsSafely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all instruments and materi...monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.work in a construction teamwork in a construction teamWork as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible ma...maintain equipmentmaintain equipmentRegularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.maintain work area cleanlinessmaintain work area cleanlinessKeep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.calculate needs for construction suppliescalculate needs for construction suppliesTake measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.assemble insulating glazing unitsassemble insulating glazing unitsAssemble two glass panes with a spacer, usually made of stainless steel, aluminium or structural foam, and apply an adhesive sealant to press the glass panes against the spacer. Drill holes in the spa...manage wastemanage wasteManage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required l...install insulation materialinstall insulation materialPlace insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, o...apply a protective layerapply a protective layerApply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.build scaffoldingbuild scaffoldingAssemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structu...keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.order construction suppliesorder construction suppliesOrder required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.process incoming construction suppliesprocess incoming construction suppliesReceive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.install structural glazinginstall structural glazingAssemble the support structures, fix them on the building facade, insert the chassis if necessary, and fit the glass panes into the structures. In case of large construction projects, fix pre-assemble...create architectural sketchescreate architectural sketchesCreate architectural sketches for the design and detail specifications of interiors and exteriors to scale.apply insulation stripsapply insulation stripsApply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.set windowset windowPlace a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and plumb.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.pack fragile items for transportationpack fragile items for transportationPack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content wil...set up temporary construction site infrastructureset up temporary construction site infrastructureSet up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water sup...follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...
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