You must be able to:

Demonstrate the following work skills in relation to installing and relocating modular partition systems:

  • measure

  • mark out

  • fit

  • cut

  • finish

  • position

  • secure

Identify the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions

Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers)

Install and relocate modular partition systems, including doors, trims/mouldings and junctions to given working instructions

Install glass panels and blinds and manifestations

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

How to identify and follow the installation quality requirements

How to access, read and interpret project-specific risk assessments and method statements relevant to installing framed and frameless glass partition systems

How to set out the works in accordance with suppliers’ recommendations and project drawings, including:

  • vertical and horizontal datums

  • setting out lines of partitions from datums

  • critical dimensions

  • openings

how to establish integrity and performance of the existing substrates

how to ensure the use of appropriate fixing systems and procedures

how to identify the location of, and work around, mechanical, and electrical services

how to install and relocate modular partition systems

Understand the importance of recognising and determining when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly

Work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery

The tools, equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use in each project type. e.g. scaffold, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), nail gun, circular saw, lasers.

The handling requirements for large and heavy panels

Identifying the correct PPE for the appropriate task

How to use serviceable mechanical and non-mechanical handling equipment for large and heavy panels

How fire spreads through a building and how to impede it and protect the structure in accordance with site procedures

Team work and communication, reporting and recording progress of works

The needs of other occupations associated with installing and relocating modular partition systems