Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
The Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) Installer/Fabricator Skill Set draws on existing LMF units and builds on existing trade or technical qualifications. They are targeted at tradespeople needing to gain the additional knowledge required to meet the new national standards and to ensure certification against "AS4666 Insulated Glass Units".
Pathways Information
These competencies can provide credit towards relevant qualifications in the Furnishing Training Package at a Certificate III level and could be used towards a relevant Certificate IV.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This Skill Set provides additional knowledge/skills required to meet the newly introduced Australian Standard "AS4666 Insulated Glass Units" which has been produced to meet the requirements of a number of national and international standards listed below.
- AS1288 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
- AS/NZS: 1170 Structural design actions
- ISO: 20492 Glass in buildings - insulating glass
- ASTM:
- E2188 Standard test method for insulating glass unit performance
- E2189 Standard test method for testing resistance to fogging in insulating glass unit
- E2190 Standard specification for insulating glass unit performance
- EN: 1279 Glass in Building - Insulating Glass Units
- NZS : 4223 Code of practice for glazing in buildings
Skill Set Requirements
LMFGG3001C Store and handle glass
LMFGG2009C Fabricate and assemble metal frames
LMFGG3016C Fabricate and install residential windows and doors
LMFGG3017C Fabricate and install commercial glazing
MSACMT251A Apply quality standards
Target Group
This Skill Set is aimed at people who have completed a qualification in Glass and Glazing or other aligned trades at a Certificate III level and who are now expected to install and/or fabricate Insulated Glass Units that conform with the Australian Standard "AS4666 Insulated Glass Units" to meet certification requirements. Note that it is expected any prerequisite requirements (or their equivalent) will have already been achieved.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These competencies from the LMF02 Training Packages meet the minimum industry requirements for installation/fabrication of Insulated Glass Units (IGUs).
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
