GQA
Level 2
QN: 603/7248/5
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 300 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
300 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communicating and Working with Others in the Glass and Related Working Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what information to share with colleagues on your job role and why this is important.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know why it is important to respond promptly to requests.
- Be able to respond promptly to requests from colleagues.
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important and how barriers to this can be overcome.
- Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
2
Identify and Confirm Installation Requirements in Glass and Related Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specifications required to complete the installation
- Know how to establish the type, location, characteristics and features of the installation.
- Be able to examine the materials and components to ensure they meet the specification of the installation.
- Be able to ensure that the job specification will meet the requirements of the installation.
- Know how to overcome problems in the confirmation of installation requirements.
3
Install Curtain Walling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assemble and adjust curtain walling components to form a grid
- Be able to securely fix curtain walling to the structure.
- Know different methods of assembling curtain walling systems
- know how to adjust assembled curtain walling systems and securely fix to a structure
- know equipment and tools used in curtain walling installation
- Know how to overcome problems in the installation of Curtain walling
4
Install Facetted, Structurally Glazed Or Unitised Curtain Walling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the installation of Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised curtain wall systems
- Be able to assemble and adjust Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised curtain walling components to form a grid
- Be able to securely fix Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised curtain walling systems to a structure.
- Understand which equipment and tools are used in the installation of Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised curtain walling systems
- Understand how to overcome problems in the installation of Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised Curtain walling
5
Install Infill Units into Curtain Walling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different materials that may be used during installation and weatherproofing.
- Be able to install infill units correctly and securely into curtain walling systems.m
- Be able to apply specified materials correctly to provide a weatherproof installation.
- Be able to finish off the work to specification
- Know the importance of system ventilation and drainage
- be able to ensure the system ventilation and drainage is functioning correctly
6
Knowledge of Curtain Walling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes and functions of a generic Curtain wall / Façade system
- Understand the major components of a Curtain Wall system
- Understand how to fix a curtain wall to a structure
- Understand how to glaze into a curtain wall system.
- Understand how to utilise edge details to seal the curtain wall to adjacent structures
7
Knowledge of Drawings, specifications, Method Statements, and safety glazing relating to Curtain Walling Installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of Method Statements used for curtain walling installations
- Know the types of drawings used in relation to installing curtain walling
- Know the types of specifications used in the installation of curtain walling
- Know the types of loads that can be applied on a curtain wall structure
- Know the types of safety glazing used in curtain walling and why it is used
8
Locate, Transport, Handle and Position and Materials and Components in Fenestration Installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate and select the correct type and quantity of materials and components.
- Be able to handle and transport materials and components correctly.
- know the impact of incorrect handling and transporting materials and components correctly
- Know how to position materials and components correctly
- Be able to position materials and components correctly.
9
Maintain Health and Safety in the Fenestration Installation Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which, acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the fenestration installation environment and how these apply in practice.
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the Fenestration Installation working environment and the types of hazards or risks that can occur
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the fenestration installation environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.
- Be able to adopt a safe system of work.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
10
Post Curtain Walling Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree the installation meets the original job specification
- Be able to agree the system ventilation and drainage has been installed and is functioning correctly
- Be able to ensure that the system is secured to the structure correctly, plumbed and squared as required.
- Know why it is important to remove, and dispose of correctly, all waste materials and debris from the site.
- Be able to remove all surplus materials and debris from the site.
- Know why it is important to salvage and recycle materials whenever possible
- Be able to carry out a site inspection to identify outstanding work and any system faults.
11
Prepare the Site, Equipment and Tools for Fenestration Installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work areas correctly.
- Know the different types of access equipment required for installation work.
- Be able to identify and safely use the correct access equipment.
- Know the different types of installation equipment and their uses.
- Be able to safely prepare the correct installation equipment.
- Be able to ensure the required equipment and tools are available for use.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7248/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2021