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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in

Fenestration Installation

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation costs £950 +Vat if completed within 12 months. Payment plans are available.

Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent at installing glass supporting systems. Candidates for this qualification could be assessed in the context of installing windows and doors or Conservatories. Taking this NVQ is a way to prove your competence in your role and progress your career in construction.

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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation

Key bits

£950 +Vat

£600 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant. It’s also possible to use the CITB Skills & Training Fund to cover the remaining funding to fully fund this qualification.

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Suitability

Who should do this course

This qualification is aimed at those who work as installers of glass supporting systems 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.

Level

What this level is the equivalent of

An NVQ Level 3 is equivalent to two A Levels.

By their nature, NVQ qualifications are very different to A-Levels as they display your ability to specific work environments and job roles, whereas A-Levels display a more general academic achievement.

Duration

How long the NVQ takes to complete

The duration is always lead by the candidate undertaking the qualification. NVQs usually take about 10 weeks.

Progression

What completing this NVQ can lead to

Once you have achieved your level 3 diploma, you may also wish to further your knowledge and take the higher level NVQ. Other popular NVQs to progress to include the Leadership Qualifications like the L3 Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision

Funding

You can fully fund this qualification

£600 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant. It's also possible to use the CITB Skills & Training Fund to cover the remaining funding to fully fund this qualification.

Units

GQA Gold Skilled Worker CSCS Q-Card

This GQA gold supervisor card is available subject to the achievement of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) agreed that from January 2015 industry, including trade associations, contractors, clients and government should specify and promote card schemes carrying the CSCS logo, with no equivalents accepted.

 

GQA’s Q-Card is a partner scheme for CSCS, having sole responsibility for the Glazing/Fenestration and Glass related industries and GQA.

What else do I need to do to apply for this card? If you are undertaking a Curtain Wall based pathway. you are also required to attend and pass the CAB 1-Day Curtain Wall Essential Knowledge Course. Details about this and course dates and times can be found here.

Ready to book your CSCS HSE Test? You can now book this simply online and do it at our centre in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Reasons to study an NVQ with us

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Unrivalled expertise

You can be assured all our assessors are fully qualified, all having worked within the industry for years, acquiring extensive knowledge of the industry.

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Flexibility to suit you

We work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with the online ePortfolio, enabling you the flexibility to complete the NVQ at a pace to suit you, and your working life.

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ePortfolio

Whilst this isn’t a new thing, 24-7 access to your ePortfolio means that you can upload evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Coupled with access via mobile phone to capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.

Units

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation

Candidates should achieve all 4 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 9 credits from group B of the optional units, a minimum of 4 credits from group C and a minimum of 4 credits from group D and a minimum of 3 credits from group E.

This makes the minimum credit value of the qualification 40 credits

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Mandatory units - Group A

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Install window and doors (11 credits)

  • Install curtain walling systems (8 credits)

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

Optional units - Group E

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

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

Initial assessment

Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:

  • checking you are taking the right qualification level
  • checking you have chosen suitable units
  • identifying any training or learning you will need to help you gain your qualification
  • agreeing an assessment plan
  • signing a learning contract

Skill scan

As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.

Assessment plan

Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:

  • the units the plan covers
  • when you will be assessed
  • where the assessment will take place
  • what you will be doing
  • what evidence you will produce
  • who will assess you

The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:

  • direct observation in the workplace by a qualified assessor
  • witness testimony of work carried out by you in the workplace written by an expert witness
  • questioning – this could be verbal, written or computer based
  • other evidence which can include photographs or personal accounts

Before you start

A couple of steps before you begin your Level Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation

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