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Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight if called for. Door installers also inspect and service existing doors.

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Competences
34
Groups
3
Essential
14
Optional
20

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

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install locks

Fit a lock into a compatible door. Install the lock for optimal security.

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cut house wrap

Make incisions in house wrap to insert windows, doors or other objects. Plan the incision first and mark the lines on the wrap. Remove excess material. Tape all seams.

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cut insulation material to size

Cut insulation material to fit snugly into a space if that space is too small, too large, or of an irregular shape.

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fit doors

Fit a door into a prepared space and attach the hinges to the door and door frame. Make sure the door is straight and flush.

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use shims

Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

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apply insulation strips

Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.

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apply proofing membranes

Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.

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apply spray foam insulation

Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.

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follow health and safety procedures in construction

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

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inspect construction supplies

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

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manipulate glass

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

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use measurement instruments

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

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use safety equipment in construction

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

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work ergonomically

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

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types of insulation material

Various types of insulation material and their usage cases, advantages, risks and costs.

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Optional skills and competences 19 competences

Occupation specific

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install automatically opening door

Install an electric door, which detects the user and opens and shuts automatically. Fit the door into a prepared space and attach it. Set up the electronics of the door and calibrate the detector.

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apply house wrap

Cover exterior surfaces with house wrap to prevent moisture from entering a structure, while allowing it to exit. Securely fasten the wrap with staples, often button staples. Tape seams.

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create architectural sketches

Create architectural sketches for the design and detail specifications of interiors and exteriors to scale.

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install construction profiles

Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.

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interpret 2D plans

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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process incoming construction supplies

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

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use sander

Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.

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use squaring pole

Use a squaring pole, a telescopic measurement pole that allows for checking the length of the diagonals of an inset area of a structure. If the diagonals are of equal length, the inset is straight.

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work in a construction team

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.

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advise on construction materials

Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

Scope note
It includes building stone, sand, bricks, clay and gravel.
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inspect insulation

Inspect the quality of the insulation of a structure. Inspect the insulation visually to detect any mistakes or defects. Analyse infrared imagery to see any cold bridges, air gaps, or insulation malfunctions.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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install insulation material

Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, or rely on friction to keep the material in place.

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interpret 3D plans

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

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keep personal administration

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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order construction supplies

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

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pack fragile items for transportation

Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content will not move during transportation.

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