This qualification is aimed at those who work as installers of curtain walling systems. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some qualifications may have units at different levels, and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job.
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Description
This qualification is aimed at those who work as installers of curtain walling systems. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some qualifications may have units at different levels, and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job.
Suitability
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
• Working on site
• Installing Curtain Wall Systems
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
• Curtain Wall Installer
• Screen Wall Installer
Qualification Breakdown
This qualification has 5 mandatory units, which have a total of 18 credits, and 2 groups of optional units. Candidates must achieve all 5 mandatory units (18 credits), a minimum of 11 credits from optional group 1 and a minimum of 3 credits from optional group 2, giving the qualification a minimum credit value of 32 credits.
Mandatory Units
- Maintain health and safety in the fenestration installation working environment
- Communicating and working with others in the glass and related working environments
- Locate, transport, handle and position and materials and components in fenestration installation
- Identify and confirm installation requirements in glass and related work
- Knowledge of Drawings, specifications, Method Statements, and safety glazing relating to Curtain Walling Installation
Optional Units 1
A minimum of 11 credits required from this group:
- Install curtain walling systems (11)
- Install Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised Curtain Walling Systems (7)
- Prepare the site, equipment and tools for fenestration installation (4)
Optional Units 2
A minimum of 3 credits required from this group:
- Install Infill Units into Curtain Walling Systems (4)
- Post curtain walling activity (3)
- Knowledge of curtain walling systems (3)
Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence
