7914-13 Home Improvements Installer
Installs functional and decorative home improvements such as awnings, curtains, blinds, flyscreens, garage doors, exterior cladding, shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- examines specifications and work sites to plan installations
- measures and marks locations for frame, brackets or hinges
- drills holes in wood, brick, stone or fibrous structures
- drives expansion shields into holes in brick or stone to receive lag bolts
- bolts, screws or nails frame fittings into place
- fits frames and home improvements to structures and fastens them into position
- attaches and adjusts mechanical fittings, such as cranks, locks and pull-cords
- installs flashing and weatherproofing to fittings such as awnings, shower screens, and prefabricated windows and doors
- may provide quotations for home improvement installations
Specialisations:
Awnings Installer
Carport Erector
Curtain Fitter
Security Door Installer
Shower Screen Installer