Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent construction worker. Taking this NVQ is a way to prove your competence in your role and progress your career in construction.
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Description
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent construction worker. Taking this NVQ is a way to prove your competence in your role and progress your career in construction.
Mandatory Units
- Maintain health and safety in the fenestration installation working environment (4)
- Communicating and working with others in the glass and related working environments (3)
- Locate, transport, handle and position materials and components in the fenestration installation (4)
- Identify and confirm installation requirements in glass and related work (4)
Optional Units 1
A minimum of 11 credits must be achieved:
- Prepare and shape fenestration installation products and materials (5)
- Prepare the site, equipment and tools for fenestration installation (4)
- Remove existing windows and doors and prepare apertures (8)
- Prepare and position window and door units ready for installation (3)
- Install glass and/or panels into windows and doors (4)
Optional Units 2
A minimum of 8 credits must be achieved:
- Install conservatories (14)
- Install window and doors (8)
Optional Units 3
A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved:
- Maintain/repair windows and doors or conservatories (6)
- Post windows and doors or conservatories installation activity (3)
Optional Units 4
A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved:
- Understanding the building regulations in the fenestration industry (3)
- Knowledge of building regulations in the installation of windows and doors (4)
Qualification Breakdown
Candidates should achieve all 4 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 11 credits from group 1 of the optional units, a minimum of 8 credits from group 2 and a minimum of 3 credits from group 3 and a minimum of 3 credits from group 4.
Suitability
Candidates for this qualification could be assessed in the context of installing windows and doors or Conservatories. Candidates for this qualification will primarily be working on customers’ premises and installing windows, doors, conservatories.
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
- Conservatory Installer
- Window Fitter
- Double Glazier
- Installer of Glass Supporting Systems
- Installer of Replacement Windows and Doors
- Installer
Assessment
- Portfolio of Evidence
