§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

window installer

Window installers place windows into structures and service them.

Description

Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straight, square and watertight.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

energy performance of buildings types of insulation material

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use shims inspect construction supplies use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction apply insulation strips transport construction supplies cut house wrap work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction manipulate glass apply spray foam insulation apply proofing membranes cut insulation material to size set window install sill pan

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)