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Task D-11 Fabricates and installs commercial specialty glass and products
Task descriptor
Glaziers lay out, assemble and install commercial specialty glass and products that include items such as hand rails/balustrades, shower enclosures, point glazing wall systems, partition walls, smoke baffles, mirrors, display cases, sneeze guards and glass floors.
D-11.01 Lays out commercial specialty glass and products
D-11.01 Lays out commercial specialty glass and products
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| D-11.01.01P |
identify type of substrate |
type of substrate is identified to determine tools and equipment, and fasteners required |
| D-11.01.02P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.03P |
create and use templates |
templates are created and used according to site conditions and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.04P |
measure openings and products |
openings and products are measured according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings to ensure proper fit |
| D-11.01.05P |
determine angles of glass and frames |
angles of glass and frames are determined according to site conditions and architectural drawings |
| D-11.01.06P |
identify benchmarks and gridlines |
benchmarks and gridlines are identified according to architectural and engineered drawings, and site conditions |
Range of variables
- types of substrates include: concrete, wood, steel, masonry
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of commercial specialty glass, products and materials, their characteristics, properties and applications |
identify types of commercial specialty glass and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of commercial specialty products and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of commercial specialty product materials and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of commercial anchoring systems and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of commercial hardware and patch fittings and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| D-11.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to lay out commercial specialty glass and products |
identify tools and equipment used to lay out commercial specialty glass and products, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to measure commercial specialty glass and products |
| explain layout methods using benchmarks and gridlines |
| describe calculations used to determine angles of glass and frames |
| D-11.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- characteristics include: insulation value, colour, ballistic/bomb-resistant, strength, aesthetics
- types of commercial specialty glass includes: curved, multicoloured, multi-laminate, electrochromic, photovoltaic, textured, fire-resistant, mirror, tempered
- types of commercial specialty products include: shower enclosures, point glazing wall systems, sun shades, balustrades, glass handrails/guardrails, solariums, frameless
- types of commercial specialty product materials include: aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, vinyl, PVC
- types of commercial anchoring systems include: wedge anchors, nuts and bolts, screws, quick anchors, chemical anchors
- types of commercial hardware and patch fittings include: clamps, hinges, stand-offs, point glazing, rail systems, wedge system
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, National Fire Code of Canada (NFC), jurisdictional codes and regulations
D-11.02 Assembles commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
D-11.02 Assembles commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-11.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.02.02P |
measure and cut materials |
materials are measured and cut according to site conditions, manufacturers’ specifications, and architectural, engineered and shop drawings |
| D-11.02.03P |
plumb, level and square materials |
materials are plumbed, levelled and squared |
| D-11.02.04P |
fasten materials |
materials are fastened using fasteners according to architectural and shop drawings, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.02.05P |
tension patch fittings and cables |
patch fittings and cables are tensioned according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment includes: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
- fasteners include: screws, clips, anchors, bolts
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to assemble commercial specialty glass, products and hardware |
identify tools and equipment used to assemble commercial specialty glass, products and hardware, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to assemble commercial specialty glass, products and hardware |
| identify types of commercial specialty glass and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of fasteners used to fasten materials |
| identify types of extrusions and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of sealants and adhesives |
| identify types of gaskets and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| D-11.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, extrusions
- tools and equipment includes: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- types of commercial specialty glass include: curved, multi-coloured, multi-laminate, electrochromic, photovoltaic, textured, fire-resistant, mirror, tempered
- characteristics include: insulation value, colour, ballistic/bomb-resistant, strength, aesthetics
- fasteners include: screws, clips, anchors, bolts
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
- types of extrusions include: base shoes, U-channels, tubing
- sealants and adhesives include: structural and non-structural silicones, polyurethane, two-part epoxy, ultraviolet (UV) glue, butyl, grout
- types of gaskets include: vinyl, rubber, weather stripping, butyl, nylon
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, NFC, jurisdictional codes and regulations
D-11.03 Installs commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
D-11.03 Installs commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
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Performance Criteria |
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| D-11.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.02P |
remove existing specialty product |
existing specialty product is removed and disposed of according to site requirements |
| D-11.03.03P |
fasten specialty product to opening |
specialty product is fastened to opening using fasteners |
| D-11.03.04P |
plumb, level and square specialty product |
specialty product is plumbed, levelled and squared |
| D-11.03.05P |
install hardware |
hardware is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.06P |
install anchoring system |
anchoring system is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and, engineered and shop drawings |
| D-11.03.07P |
cut and fit materials |
materials are cut and fitted according to site measurements, manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings |
| D-11.03.08P |
clad and flash materials |
materials are clad and flashed according to site conditions and shop drawings |
| D-11.03.09P |
verify operation of specialty glass and products as required |
specialty glass and products are operational according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- fasteners include: bolts, clips, anchors, screws
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, handles, extrusions
- anchoring systems include: wedge anchors, nuts and bolts, screws, quick anchors, chemical anchors
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install commercial specialty glass and products |
identify tools and equipment used to install commercial specialty glass and products, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install commercial specialty glass and products, and their respective hardware |
| identify types of fasteners used to fasten commercial specialty products according to substrate |
| describe calculations used to determine angles of glass and frames |
| D-11.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to commercial specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, handles, extrusions
- fasteners include: bolts, clips, anchors, screws
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, NFC, jurisdictional codes and regulations
Task D-12 Fabricates and installs residential specialty glass and products
Task descriptor
Glaziers lay out, assemble and install residential specialty glass and products that include items such as shelving, glass hand rails/balustrades, shower enclosures, point glazing systems, partition walls, mirrors and glass floors.
D-12.01 Lays out residential specialty glass and products
D-12.01 Lays out residential specialty glass and products
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| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-12.01.01P |
identify type of substrate |
type of substrate is identified to determine tools and equipment, and fasteners required |
| D-12.01.02P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.01.03P |
create and use templates |
templates are created and used according to site conditions and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.01.04P |
measure openings and products |
openings and products are measured according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings to ensure proper fit |
| D-12.01.05P |
determine angles of glass and frames |
angles of glass and frames are determined according to site conditions and architectural drawings |
Range of variables
- types of substrates include: concrete, wood, steel, masonry
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of residential specialty glass, products and materials, their characteristics, properties and applications |
identify types of residential specialty glass and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of residential specialty products and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of residential specialty product materials and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of residential anchoring systems and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of residential hardware and patch fittings and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| D-12.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to lay out residential specialty glass and products |
identify tools and equipment used to lay out residential specialty glass and products, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to measure residential specialty glass and products |
| describe calculations used to determine angles of glass and frames |
| D-12.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- types of residential specialty glass includes: curved, multi-coloured, multi-laminate, electrochromic, photovoltaic, textured, mirror, tempered, fire-rated
- characteristics include: insulation value, colour, hurricane resistant, strength, aesthetics
- types of residential specialty products include: shower enclosures, point glazing systems, sun shades, glass hand rails/balustrades, solariums, mirrors, shelving, glass doors
- types of residential specialty product materials include: aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
- types of residential anchoring systems include: wedge anchors, nuts and bolts, screws, quick anchors, chemical anchors
- types of residential hardware and patch fittings include: clamps, hinges, stand-offs, point glazing, rail systems, wedge system
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, NFC, CSA codes, jurisdictional codes and regulations
D-12.02 Assembles residential specialty glass, products and hardware
D-12.02 Assembles residential specialty glass, products and hardware
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| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-12.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.02.02P |
measure and cut materials |
materials are measured and cut according to site conditions, manufacturers’ specifications, and architectural and shop drawings |
| D-12.02.03P |
plumb, level and square materials |
materials are plumbed, levelled and squared |
| D-12.02.04P |
fasten materials |
materials are fastened using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications and, architectural and shop drawings |
| D-12.02.05P |
tension patch fittings and cables |
patch fittings and cables are tensioned according to engineered and manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
- fasteners include: screws, clips, anchors, bolts, nails
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to assemble residential specialty glass, products and hardware |
identify tools and equipment used to assemble residential specialty glass, products and hardware, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to assemble residential specialty glass, products and hardware |
| identify types of residential specialty glass and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of fasteners used to fasten materials |
| identify types of extrusions and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of sealants and adhesives and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types of gaskets and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| D-12.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, extrusions
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- types of residential specialty glass includes: curved, multi-coloured, multi-laminate, electrochromic, photovoltaic, textured, mirror, tempered, fire-rated
- characteristics include: insulation value, colour, hurricane resistant, strength, aesthetics
- fasteners include: screws, clips, anchors, bolts, nails
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
- types of extrusions include: base shoes, U-channels, tubing
- sealants and adhesives include: structural and non-structural silicones, polyurethane, two-part epoxy, UV glue, butyl
- types of gaskets include: vinyl, rubber, weather stripping, nylon
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, NFC, CSA codes, jurisdictional codes and regulations
D-12.03 Installs residential specialty glass, products and hardware
D-12.03 Installs residential specialty glass, products and hardware
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| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-12.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.03.02P |
remove existing specialty product |
existing specialty product is removed and disposed of according to site requirements |
| D-12.03.03P |
fasten specialty product to opening |
specialty product is fastened to opening using fasteners |
| D-12.03.04P |
plumb, level and square specialty product |
specialty product is plumbed, levelled and squared |
| D-12.03.05P |
install hardware |
hardware is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.03.06P |
install anchoring system |
anchoring system is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings |
| D-12.03.07P |
cut and fit materials |
materials are cut and fit according to site measurements, manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings |
| D-12.03.08P |
clad and flash materials |
materials are clad and flashed according to site conditions and shop drawings |
| D-12.03.09P |
select and install gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
gaskets, sealants and adhesives are selected and installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and shop drawings |
| D-12.03.10P |
verify operation of specialty glass and products as required |
specialty glass and products are operational according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- fasteners include: bolts, clips, anchors, screws, nails
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, handles, U-channels
- anchoring systems include: wedge anchors, nuts and bolts, screws, quick anchors, chemical anchors
- materials include: glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, wood, PVC
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install residential specialty glass and products |
identify tools and equipment used to install residential specialty glass and products, and describe their applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install residential specialty glass and products, and their respective hardware |
| identify types of fasteners used to fasten residential specialty products according to substrate |
| describe calculations used to determine angles of glass and frames |
| D-12.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
interpret and identify codes and regulations pertaining to residential specialty glass and products |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: see Appendix B (Tools and Equipment)
- hardware includes: patch fittings, closers, pivots, handles, U-channels
- fasteners include: bolts, clips, anchors, screws, nails
- codes and regulations include: NBC, NECB, NFC, CSA codes, jurisdictional codes and regulations