NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Glaze frames
Level
4
Purpose
28757 version 1
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Credits
15
This unit standard is for experienced people working in the
glazing industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of glazing systems for glazing joinery; and prepare
to glaze and glaze frames.
Classification
Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride.
Worksite requirements – refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include – company specifications and procedures, work
instructions, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, legislative
requirements.
2
Legislation and standards relevant to this unit standard include – Building Act 2004,
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, New Zealand Standard (NZS)
4223.3:1999 Glazing in buildings – Human impact safety requirements, NZS
4223.4:2008 Glazing in buildings – Wind, dead, snow, and live actions, available at
http://www.standards.co.nz.
3
This unit standard applies to: annealed, toughened, and laminated glass; the
installation of patent glazing bars; timber, metal, aluminium and PVC frames and
sashes and panels.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of glazing systems for glazing joinery.
Range
glazing systems may include – putty fronting, bead glazing with putty, bead
glazing with butyl tape, bead glazing with foam tape, bead glazing with sealants,
combination methods, proprietary Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) systems, bead
glazing with wedge and pressure bead glazing;
evidence of three systems is required.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28757 version 1
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Evidence requirements
1.1
Process for each glazing system used for glazing joinery is described in terms
of worksite requirements.
1.2
Sealant and glazing materials used for glazing joinery are identified in terms of
worksite requirements.
Outcome 2
Prepare to glaze frames.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Selection of glazing materials and sealants reflects their suitability for the
glazing method and the job specifications for the work.
2.2
All necessary equipment, tools, and glazing materials are checked and
assembled before work begins in accordance with worksite requirements.
2.3
Frame to be glazed is checked in accordance with worksite requirements.
Range
checks include – obstruction free, clean, dry, primed and/or
sealed, compatibility with glazing material and glazing system,
clear drainage.
Outcome 3
Glaze frames.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Glazing meets the job specifications and worksite requirements.
3.2
Where required, reassembly of disassembled frames is completed in
accordance with worksite requirements.
3.3
Operations are completed without injury to personnel or damage to product and
equipment in accordance with job specifications and worksite requirements.
3.4
Glass is cleaned and work area is left clear and cleaned in accordance with
worksite requirements.
3.5
Customer is advised of any relevant maintenance requirements in accordance
with worksite requirements.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28757 version 1
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 20515, unit
standard 20516, and unit standard 20517.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0048
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
info@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016