Doors & Windows Installation (Timber)

Course Overview

Test Requirements

Test Level	Written	Practical
Foreman	1 Hr Passed 25 MCQ on trade Syllabus	4 Hrs Installation Candidates are required to install a timber door frame onto fixed opening, a stand-alone timber door frame, and a double-leaf timber door complete with grip-handle lock set, door hinges, door latch & door closure; Candidates should be able to complete the installation in safe working manner, and complying to correct orientation, levels, verticality, tolerances, application of screws, etc.; Project to be completed within 4 hrs.
Tradesman	NA	Similar to Foreman Level
SEC(K)	1 Hr 10 mins Passed 25 MCQ on trade Syllabus	Similar to Foreman Level

Scope of Training/Assessment

Test Level	Written	Practical
Foreman	6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm) General knowledge on doors; General knowledge on windows; General Safety;	1 day (8.30am-5.30pm) Trainees will be briefed on BCA Assessment Criteria for Test Project; Trainers will provide detailed explanation on how to interpret the test drawing and how to relate the drawing to the actual test bays, setting out of the test project, the correct sequence and method to install the door frames, door panels w/accessories and lockset, in accordance to test requirements; Trainees will practice on the installation of the sample practical project in accordance to what have been taught by the trainers, with close guidance and monitoring from the trainers during the course of their practices; At the end of the training, trainees should be able to interpret and understand the project drawings for correct setting out of the test project, and installed them in safe working manner, and in accordance to test requirements, within the test duration of 4 hrs. Candidates will be advised to take up more practical trainings prior to the test if they are still not so familiar with the installation works after the practices.
Tradesman
SEC(K)

Remarks

• • suitable for workers involving timber door installation/related works;
  • Must passed both written and practical test to be qualified as CoreTrade personnel (Foreman/ Tradesman).
  • Must passed both written and practical test to be qualified in SEC(K)