Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation

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Description

This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced installers capable of dealing with a wide range of problems, including working with installations that have complex requirements, and who are capable of dealing with all aspects of an installation, including the identification and rectification of technical problems. Candidates may be required to show the skills and knowledge to assess products or work procedures and identify possible improvements.

Suitability

Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:

• Working on site
• Installing or controlling installations

 

Candidates could have jobs entitled:

• Window and door installer/fitter
• Curtain wall installer
• Team Leader/Supervisor

Assessment

• Portfolio of Evidence

Qualification Breakdown

Candidates must achieve all 4 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 9 credits from optional units Group B, a minimum of 4 credits from optional Group C, a minimum of 4 credits from optional units Group D and a minimum of 3 credits from optional Group E. This makes the minimum credit value of the qualification 38 credits.

Mandatory Units

• Maintain health and safety within the fenestration installation working environment

• Identify and rectify technical problems in a glass or glass related working environment

• Improve the work of the organisation through the use of resources, communication and working relationships in a glass or glass related working environment

• Identify and confirm installation requirements in glass and related work

Optional Units - Group B

A minimum of 9 credit are required:

• Install conservatories (14 credits)

• Remove & install box sash windows (9 credits)

• Remove & install oriel windows (9 credits)

• Post curtain walling activity (3 credits)

• Install bay windows (9 credits)

• Create datum points for curtain wall installation (6 credits)

• Remove & install rooflight windows (9 credits)

• Remove bay windows (8 credits)

• Install facetted, structurally glazed or unitised curtain walling systems (7 credits)

Optional Units - Group C

A minimum of 4 credit are required:

• Assess the quality of materials and components in a glass or glass related working environment (4 credits)

• Maintain/repair windows and doors or conservatories (6 credits)

• Control the installation of doors and windows, or conservatories, or curtain walling (8 credits)

• Promote and maintain health and safety within the glass or glass related working environment (4 credits)

• Ensure resources are available to meet work requirements in a glass or glass related working environment (3 credits)

Optional Units - Group D

A minimum of 4 credit are required:

• Install window and doors (11 credits)

• Install curtain walling systems (8 credits)

• Install glass and/or panels into widows & doors (4 credits)

Optional Units - Group E

A minimum of 3 credit are required:

• Understanding the building regulations in the fenestration industry (3 credits)

• Knowledge of building regulations and legislation in facades (5 credits)