COURSE GUIDELINES FROM THE
ACADEMY OF WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION

Fenestration Installation & Surveying Level 3
AWDI 100/10/06/V1 WFG

List of Units

Unit 1-Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in the Working Environment
Element 1.1 Maintain the Health and Safety of Individuals
Element 1.2 Minimize Injury to Individuals and Damage to Property in an Emergency
Element 1.3 Promote Health and Safety in the Working Environment

Unit 2-Fenestration Knowledge
Element 2.1 Window and Door Types
Element 2.2 Glass Types
Element 2.3 Hardware Types
Element 2.4 Mounting Options

Unit 3-Proper Measuring and Specifying of Fenestration Products
Element 3.1 Principles of Proper Measurement
Element 3.2 Principles of Proper Specifying for Particular Purpose
Element 3.3 Dealing with Unusual Situations in Retrofit/Replacement

Unit 4-Codes, Standards, Licenses and Certifications
Element 4.1 Principles of Building Codes and Energy Codes
Element 4.2 Understanding Manufacturers Instructions within Code Compliance
Element 4.3 Responsibilities, Liabilities
Element 4.4 Certifications, Insurances, Warranties, After Sale Service

Unit 5-Proper Tools
Element 5.1 Basic Tools Skill
Element 5.2 Choosing the Proper Tool
Element 5.3 Specialized Tools for Window Fitting

Unit 6-Proper Flashing, Drainage, Wind and Moisture Abatement
Element 6.1 Basic Flashing and Drainage principles
Element 6.2 Sill Pans, Back Dams, and Weeping
Element 6.3 Vapor Barrier Creation and Maintenance
Element 6.4 Completing the installation

Unit 7- Proper Caulking, Sealing
Element 7.1 Principles of Caulk and Sealant
Element 7.2 Choosing the proper Caulk or Sealant
Element 7.3 Backer Rod

Unit 8-Exterior and Interior Trim
Element 8.1 Snap Trim Interior
Element 8.2 Snap Trim Exterior
Element 8.3 Capping the Opening

Unit 9-Wood Bucks/Installation Clips/Fasteners
Element 9.1 Proper Bucking of Masonry Opening
Element 9.2 Mounting Unequal Leg Windows
Element 9.3 Proper Fastening

Unit 10-Removing Old Windows or Doors
Element 10.1 Remove components and materials from openings
Element 10.2 Restructure or create openings
Element 10.3 Provide new surface finishes

Unit 11-Install window and door units in panning systems
Element 11.1 Principles of Panning and Receptor Systems
Element 11.2 Mounting Panning Systems
Element 11.3 Secure window and door units in panning systems
Element 11.4 Complete the installation of window and door units

Unit 12-Levels of Installation
Element 12.1 Grade C, B and A in New Construction
Element 12.2 Grade C, B and A in Retrofit/Replacement
Element 12.3 Pricing/Costing of Labor and Materials