This qualification is those work to maintain glazing installations (usually windows and doors). The standards cover the most important aspects of the job.
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Description
This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced, capable of dealing with a wide range of problems, including working with glazing installations that have complex requirements. Candidates will often take a supervisory role, particularly in relation to less experienced workers. They will also work closely with customers and have well-developed customer service skills.
Suitability
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
- working on customer’s premises installing glass into supporting frames and units
- maintaining supporting frames and units
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
- Glazier
- Fitter
- Installer
- Glazing Systems Maintainer
Assessment
- Portfolio of Evidence
Qualification Breakdown
Candidates must achieve all 3 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 7 credits from group 1 of optional units, and a minimum of 6 credits from group 2 of optional units.
Mandatory Units
- Install Glass into Glazing System (7)
- Lead the Glazing Work at Glazing Sites (8)
- Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment (4)
Optional Units 1
Candidates are required to complete 7 credits:
- Investigate and resolve technical problems at the glazing site (7)
- Glass cutting in a range of glass types (8)
- Maintain glazing systems (8)
Optional Units 2
Candidates are required to complete 6 credits:
- Apply window film to glass (6)
- Glaze glass interiors (6)
- Glaze glass curtain wall systems (6)
- Glaze glass balustrades (6)
- Glaze glass overhead installations (7)
- Glaze glass shop fronts (7)
- Glaze glass stair and floor installations (6)
- Glaze structural glass installations (6)
- Glaze toughened glass assemblies (6)
- Glaze security glazing installations (6)
- Glaze glass blocks (6)
