Major Work Activity B - Fabricates and installs commercial window and door systems

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Task B-7 Fabricates commercial window and door systems

Task descriptor

Glaziers are responsible for the fabrication of window and door systems for commercial projects. Fabrication takes place in the fabrication shop or on site prior to installation.

B-7.01 Fabricates curtain walls

B-7.01 Fabricates curtain walls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.01.02P create and use jigs and templates jigs and templates are created and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.01.03P measure frame components frame components are measured according to shop drawings
B-7.01.04P cut curtain wall components curtain wall components are cut from stock length extrusions and materials according to system requirements
B-7.01.05P lay out mullions mullions are laid out according to shop drawings
B-7.01.06P assemble frames and components frames and components are assembled according to specifications
B-7.01.07P install setting and dam blocks for stick built and pre-glazed unitized units setting blocks for stick built and pre-glazed unitized units are installed according to system requirements
B-7.01.08P install back pans back pans are installed according to system requirements
B-7.01.09P make vent and drain holes in pressure plates vent and drain holes in pressure plates are made according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.01.10P install vinyl and tape vinyl and tape are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.01.11P install glass into frames glass is installed into frames according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.01.12P install pressure plates, sealants and screws pressure plates, sealants and screws are installed to secure glass to frames according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.01.13P prepare products for shipping products are prepared for shipping according to industry standards

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of curtain walls, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of curtain walls and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe manufacturers’ specifications related to expansion and contraction
describe location of weep holes, vent ports and anchors, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of operable windows and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate curtain walls identify tools and equipment used to fabricate curtain walls, and describe their applications and procedures for use
interpret instructions used to assemble curtain walls
describe procedures used to fabricate curtain walls
describe fabrication sheets and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of sealants, gaskets and tapes and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-7.02 Fabricates storefronts

B-7.02 Fabricates storefronts
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.02.02P create and use jigs and templates jigs and templates are created and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.02.03P measure storefront components storefront components are measured according to shop drawings
B-7.02.04P cut storefront components storefront components are cut from stock extrusions and materials according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.02.05P lay out mullions mullions are laid out according to shop drawings
B-7.02.06P assemble frames and components frames and components are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.02.07P prepare products for shipping products are prepared for shipping according to industry standards

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of storefronts, their characteristics and applications identify types of storefronts and describe their characteristics and applications
describe amount of pre-assembly done in shop
B-7.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate storefronts identify tools and equipment used to fabricate storefronts and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to fabricate storefronts
identify types of materials used in fabrication of storefronts
describe fasteners used in fabrication of storefronts
B-7.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-7.03 Fabricates window systems

B-7.03 Fabricates window systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.03.02P create and use jigs and templates jigs and templates are created and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.03.03P measure window system components window system components are measured according to shop drawings
B-7.03.04P cut window system components window system components are cut from stock length extrusions and materials according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.03.05P lay out mullions mullions are laid out according to shop drawings
B-7.03.06P assemble frames and window system components frames and window system components are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings
B-7.03.07P prepare products for shipping products are prepared for shipping according to industry standards

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of window systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of window systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of operable windows and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate window systems identify tools and equipment used to fabricate window systems and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to fabricate window systems
describe amount of pre-assembly done in shop
identify types of weather seal materials and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of finishes and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of fasteners and describe their characteristics and applications
describe thermal breaks
B-7.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-7.04 Fabricates skylights and sloped glazing systems

B-7.04 Fabricates skylights and sloped glazing systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.04.02P create and use jigs and templates jigs and templates are created and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.04.03P measure frame components frame components are measured according to shop drawings
B-7.04.04P cut and notch skylights and sloped glazing systems components skylights and sloped glazing components are cut and notched from stock length extrusions and materials according to system requirements
B-7.04.05P lay out rafters and purlins rafters and purlins are laid out according to shop drawings
B-7.04.06P prepare products for shipping products are prepared for shipping according to industry standards

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of skylights, sloped glazing systems and their components, characteristics and applications identify types of skylights and sloped glazing systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate skylights and sloped glazing systems identify tools and equipment used to fabricate skylights and sloped glazing systems and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to fabricate skylights and sloped glazing systems
describe amount of pre-assembly done in shop
identify types of weather seal materials and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of flashings and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of anchors and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of membranes and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics and applications
describe skylight and sloped glazing construction techniques
describe requirements for substrate to aluminum separation
B-7.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-7.05 Fabricates entrance systems

B-7.05 Fabricates entrance systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.05.02P create and use jigs and templates jigs and templates are created and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.05.03P measure entrance system components entrance system components are measured according to shop drawings and site conditions
B-7.05.04P cut and mortice entrance system components entrance system components are cut from stock length extrusions and materials according to manufacturers’ specifications and system requirements
B-7.05.05P lay out entrance system components entrance system components are laid out according to shop drawings
B-7.05.06P assemble entrance system components entrance system components are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.05.07P prepare products for shipping products are prepared for shipping according to industry standards

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of entrance systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of entrance systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of automatic door operators and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate entrance systems interpret instructions, templates, manufacturers’ specifications and drawings
identify tools and equipment used to fabricate entrance systems and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to fabricate entrance systems
identify types of framing materials and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of hardware and describe their characteristics and applications
explain compatibility and performance for types of specified hardware for aluminum doors
identify types of gaskets and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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Task B-8 Installs commercial window and door systems

Task descriptor

Glaziers are responsible for the installation of window and door systems for commercial projects. This could include new construction or retrofit projects.

B-8.01 Lays out commercial window and door systems

B-8.01 Lays out commercial window and door systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.01.02P measure rough openings and confirm sizing rough openings are measured according to site conditions and sizing is confirmed according to shop drawings
B-8.01.03P locate benchmarks and gridlines benchmarks and gridlines are located according to architectural drawings and general contractor
B-8.01.04P lay out window and door systems window and door systems are laid out according to architectural drawings

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to lay out commercial window and door systems identify tools and equipment used to lay out commercial window and door systems, and describe their applications and procedures for use
identify types of window systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures used to measure and assess rough openings
describe procedures used to transfer lines from floor to ceiling and roof
describe procedures used to create offset lines
describe procedures used to transfer benchmarks

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B-8.02 Installs curtain wall systems

B-8.02 Installs curtain wall systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.02.02P install starter tracks and anchors starter tracks and anchors are installed according to layout
B-8.02.03P install curtain walls curtain walls are installed according to shop drawings and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.02.04P air seal perimeter perimeter is air sealed according to shop drawings, jurisdictional codes and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.02.05P install corner blocks for horizontally drained stick-built systems corner blocks for horizontally drained stick-built systems are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.02.06P install gasket (wet or dry) in stick-built systems gasket (wet or dry) is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.02.07P install glass in stick-built systems glass is installed according to shop drawings
B-8.02.08P finish frames and glass with pressure plates, caps and sealants frames and glass are finished with pressure plates, caps and sealants according to shop drawings

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of curtain wall systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of curtain wall systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of substrates
identify types of gaskets
explain rain screen principle
describe wet and dry curtain wall systems and benefits of each
identify types of anchoring systems and describe their characteristics and applications
describe purpose of wind (live) load and dead load anchors
B-8.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install curtain wall systems and their components identify tools and equipment used to install curtain wall systems and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install curtain wall systems and their components
explain tolerances when installing curtain walls
describe procedures used to allow for expansion and contraction when installing window systems
describe procedures used to assemble curtain wall systems on-site
identify types of primers used for self-adhered membrane, polyurethane and silicone
identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics, compatibility and applications

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B-8.03 Installs storefront systems

B-8.03 Installs storefront systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.03.02P install components components are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings
B-8.03.03P plumb, level and square frames frames are plumbed, levelled and squared using shims
B-8.03.04P secure frames in place frames are secured in place using fasteners
B-8.03.05P perform on-site glazing glazing is performed on-site
B-8.03.06P install glass stops and gaskets glass stops and gaskets are installed according to shop drawings
B-8.03.07P apply perimeter sealants perimeter sealants are applied according to shop drawings

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of storefront systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of storefront systems,their components and describe their characteristics and applications
describe the amount of assembly done on-site
B-8.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of entrance systems and their components identify types of entrance systems and their components
B-8.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install storefront systems identify tools and equipment used to install storefronts systems and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install storefront systems
identify types of hardware and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of glazing gaskets and describe their characteristics and applications
B-8.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-8.04 Installs window systems

B-8.04 Installs window systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.04.02P assemble components components are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.04.03P plumb, level and square window systems window systems are plumbed, levelled and squared using shims
B-8.04.04P secure window systems window systems are secured using screws, plugs or anchors
B-8.04.05P install setting blocks when glazing windows on-site setting blocks are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications when glazing windows on-site
B-8.04.06P perform on-site glazing glazing is performed on-site
B-8.04.07P secure glass glass is secured using glass stops
B-8.04.08P insulate and seal frame frame is insulated and sealed according to shop drawings

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of window systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of window systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures used to install glass stops, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-8.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install window systems and their components identify tools and equipment used to install window systems and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install window systems
identify types of weather seal materials
identify methods of assembly of window systems
B-8.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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B-8.05 Installs skylights and sloped glazing systems

B-8.05 Installs skylights and sloped glazing systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.05.02P measure opening for skylights and sloped glazing and confirm sizing opening for skylights and sloped glazing is measured and sizing is confirmed according to shop drawings
B-8.05.03P place and assemble condensation gutters and frame members condensation gutters and frame members are placed and assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings
B-8.05.04P install components components are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings
B-8.05.05P position skylights and sloped glazing skylights and sloped glazing are positioned according to shop drawings, site conditions and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.05.06P secure anchors anchors are secured using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings
B-8.05.07P install insulation insulation is installed between primary and secondary flashing according to shop drawings
B-8.05.08P perform on-site glazing glazing is performed on-site

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of skylights and sloped glazing systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of skylights and sloped glazing systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of weather seal materials and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of flashings and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of anchors and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of membranes and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics and applications
describe requirements for separation of dissimilar materials
identify location and placement of anchors for skylights and sloped glazing systems
identify placement of purlins
B-8.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install skylights, sloped glazing systems and their components identify tools and equipment used to install skylights, sloped glazing systems and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install skylights, sloped glazing systems and their components
B-8.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to skylights and sloped glazing systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to skylights and sloped glazing systems

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B-8.06 Installs entrance systems

B-8.06 Installs entrance systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-8.06.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.06.02P position entrance system entrance system is positioned according to layout
B-8.06.03P plumb, level and square entrance system entrance system is plumbed, levelled and squared
B-8.06.04P prepare frame for other trades to run electrical wiring through frame frame is prepared for installation of electrical wiring according to task, shop drawings and manufacturers’ specifications
B-8.06.05P prepare and place components in rough opening components are prepared and placed in rough opening
B-8.06.06P install components components are installed according to shop drawings

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-8.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of entrance systems, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of entrance systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of electronic hardware and describe their characteristics and applications
B-8.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install entrance systems and their components identify tools and equipment used to install entrance systems and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install entrance systems
identify requirements to communicate and coordinate with other trades
identify types of framing materials and describe their characteristics and applications
B-8.06.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installation of electrical wiring in entrance systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to installation of electrical wiring in entrance systems
B-8.06.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial window and door systems interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial window and door systems

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