GQA
Level 2
QN: 500/7767/3
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Fabrication of Glass Supporting Structures
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 344 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
344 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Coatings or Treatments to Products and Materials Used in the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specification for the work to be undertaken.
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification.
- Know how to prepare the products for coating
- Be able to prepare the products for processing.
- Know the different methods for applying coatings or treatments to materials for the fabrication of glass supporting systems
- Be able to identify and confirm the method for coating or treating the products and materials.
- Be able to apply coatings or treatment correctly.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the coating or treatment of products and materials and how to overcome them.
- Know the different methods of finishing the coating or treatment
- Be able to identify and confirm the method for finishing the coating or treatment.
- Be able to finish the treatment or coating in accordance with the job specification.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the finishing of coating or treatment of products and materials and how to overcome them.
- Be able to correctly record information on the coating or treatment of products and materials.
2
Apply surface coatings by spray to glass supporting systems in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate
- identify and confirm the specification for the work to be carried out
- Be able to locate
- Know the tools and equipment required to carry out surface preparation prior to applying coating by spray
- Know how the surfaces are prepared prior to applying a coating by spray
- Know how to protect the surrounding area from damage prior to starting work
- Be able to protect the surrounding area from damage prior to starting work
- Be able to prepare the surface prior to applying a coating by spray
- Know how to select and prepare the required coating stated in the specification
- Be able to select the required coating to meet specification
- Know how to prepare the coating prior to application by spray
- Be able to prepare the coatings prior to them being applied by spray
- Know how to set up and use the required application equipment to be able to apply the coating
- Be able to select and set up the required equipment prior to apply the coating
- Know the process to follow to apply the coating by spray
- Be able to apply the coating by spray to meet the required specification
- Know the different methods for finishing the coating to meet the specification
- Be able to finish the coating to meet specification
- Know how to clear up the equipment used and the work area after the job has been completed
- Be able to clean up the equipment used and the work area once the job has been completed
3
Check the Quality of Products used in the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to obtain and confirm the product specification.
- Be able to obtain and confirm the product specification.
- Know the types of checks to carry out and the equipment required
- Select the appropriate method and equipment
- ensure it is suitable for use and carry out the required checks
- Know the types of variations / defects that can occur.
- Know the correct action to take when variations are detected.
- Be able to correctly record the results of the inspection and report to the correct authority.
4
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.
5
Cut materials for the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the materials
- Know the tools and equipment required and available for cutting materials
- Know different methods for cutting materials for fabrication
- Be able to cut the materials safely and according to the job specification, Store the cut profiles in an appropriate place in accordance with Organsiational procedures
- Understand the problems that can occur when cutting profiles
- Be able to record information on the cutting of materials
- Know how to deal with the environmental aspects of their job role
- Know the products that can be re-cycled
6
Fabricate Glass Framing / Supporting Systems by Joining
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the preparation of materials for joining.
- Know how to prepare the materials for joining
- Be able to prepare the materials for joining.
- Know different methods for joining materials for glass framing / supporting systems.
- Be able to join materials according to the job specification.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the joining of glass framing / supporting systems and how to overcome these problems.
7
Fabricate Glass Supporting Systems by Assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the preparation of materials for assembly.
- Know how to prepare the materials for assembly
- Be able to prepare the materials for assembly.
- Be able to assemble materials and components according to the job specification.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the assembly of glass supporting systems and how to overcome these problems.
8
Locate, Handle and Position Materials or Components in the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the correct components and materials required for fabrication of glass supporting systems
- Be able to locate and confirm the correct type and quantity of materials or components.
- Know how to handle materials and components correctly
- Be able to handle materials and components safely and avoiding damage.
- Know how to position materials and components correctly.
- Be able to position materials and components correctly.
9
Maintain Health and Safety within the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which, acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the fabrication of glass supporting systems working environment.
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the fabrication of glass supporting systems working environment and the types of hazards or risks that can occur
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the fabrication of glass supporting systems working environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.
- Be able to adopt and adhere to safe working practices.
- 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
Onsite fabrication of glass supporting systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate
- identify and confirm the specification for the work to be carried out
- Be able to locate
- Know the different methods of fabrication that can be used on a work site
- Know how to protect the surrounding area from damage prior to starting work
- Be able to protect the surrounding area from damage prior to starting work
- Know how to select and prepare the material prior to carrying out the fabrication process
- Be able to select and prepare the material prior to carrying out the fabrication process
- Know how to select the required fabrication process to carry out the work
- Be able to carry out the required fabrication process to meet the specification10.10.
- Know how to monitor and check the completed work to meet required specification
- Be able to monitor the fabrication process and check it meets the required specification
- Know how to clean the equipment used and the work area after the job has been completed
- Be able to clean up the equipment used and the work area once the job has been completed
- Know the types of problems that can occur when carrying out the work
- Be able to record the required information on the completion of the work
11
Package and Store Fabricated Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to store and label fabricated glass supporting systems correctly
- Be able to select and use the correct equipment for storing the fabricated glass supporting systems.
- Be able to store fabricated glass supporting systems correctly in the right location.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the storing of fabricated glass supporting systems and how these problems might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the storage.
- Know the types of identification for products and packing
- Be able to mark or label products correctly and clearly.
- Know the types of instructions that may need to be included with the product.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the marking of products and how to overcome them., Correctly record information on the packing and marking of products.
12
Prepare Equipment / Machinery / Tools for the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to confirm the correct specification for the work being undertaken.
- Be able to obtain and confirm the specification for the work being undertaken.
- Know the types of equipment /machinery/tools used in the fabrication of glass supporting systems
- Be able to select the correct equipment to do the work.
- Know how to prepare the selected equipment
- Be able to prepare the equipment to carry out the specified task.
- Know the types of problems that can occur with the availability of suitable equipment and how to overcome them
13
Process Materials for Fabricating Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and confirm the specification for the processing of materials.
- Know different methods for processing materials for fabrication.
- Know how and when to monitor the processed materials and the importance of monitoring
- Be able to process the materials safely and according to the job specification, minimising wastage.
- Be able to record information on the processing of materials.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/7767/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2010