General door hardware
This module covers general door hardware, their functions and uses. Learners will explore handles, escutcheons, spindles, pull handles and flush pulls, along with door protection, letter plates, knockers and numerals. It also includes cylinder pulls, door chains (DHF TS 003:2012 Door Chains and Limiters), door viewers (DHF TS 002:2009 Door Viewers), door stops and door bolts.
Additionally, the module introduces learners to finger protection and anti-ligature furniture (DHF TS 001:2013 Enhanced Requirements & Test Methods for Anti-Ligature Hardware).
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the various types of door handles
- Know what escutcheons are used for
- Know what spindles are used for
- Know what pull handles are
- Know what flush pull handles
- Know how doors are protected
- Know the specifications for door letter plates
- Know the different types of door knockers for residential properties
- Know the styles and method for affixing door numerals
- Know what a cylinder pull is
- Know what door chains are
- Know what a door viewer is
- Know what a doorstop is
- Know what a door bolt is
- Know what furniture can be used on gates
- Know how doors can be held open
- Know the types of bathroom furniture
- Know what finger protection is
- Know what Anti-ligature Furniture is
- Know what door signage is
