GQA
Level 2
QN: 500/8802/6
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glazing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 460 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
460 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry out replacement of damaged or broken Fire Resistant Glass
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements to follow when replacing damaged or broken fire resistant glazing
- Know how to identify the original components that have been used in the system
- Be able to identify the original components used that require replacing
- Know the process for removing damaged or broken fire resistant glazing from the unit
- Be able to remove the damaged or broken fire resistant glazing
- Know how to prepare the glazing pocket prior to installing the fire resistant glazing
- Be able to prepare the glazing pocket prior to installing fire resistant glazing
- Know how to install the fire resistant glazing into the glazing pocket
- Be able to install the fire resistant glazing into the glazing pocket
- Know the quality checks to complete on completion of the installation
- Be able to carry out quality checks on completed work
- Know the types of problems that can arise during the work and how to overcome them
2
CARRY OUT TEMPORARY WORK TO MAKE SAFE THE GLAZING INSTALLATION
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish and confirm the requirements of the customer.
- Be able to identify the damage and the structural characteristics and features of the installation.
- Know the types of materials that are available and the situations that can have an impact on the use
- Be able to access the site and install the correct protective materials.
- Know the types of problems that can occur and how to overcome them
3
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.
4
CONFIRM THE GLAZING REQUIREMENTS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the information needed to confirm the requirements of the work.
- Be able to obtain and provide the information needed to confirm the requirements of the work
- Know how the type, location, characteristics and features of the installation can have an impact on the glazing work.
- 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.
5
CUT GLASS FOR GLAZING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to obtain and confirm the specifications to cut the glass correctly.
- Know how different types of glass have to be cut, the equipment required, and how the type and size of glass may have a bearing on the location selected for cutting
- Be able to select the correct method, equipment and location for cutting the glass.
- Know how to cut the glass correctly to specification and minimising waste.
- Be able to cut the glass to specification minimising waste.
- Be able to dispose of unwanted glass correctly minimising waste.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the cutting of glass and how these might be overcome.
- Know how to record information on the glass cutting in line with Organisational procedures.
6
Install Glass into Glazing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment and materials used to install glass into glazing systems
- Know different glazing methods and their advantages or disadvantages
- Be able to select the correct equipment and materials to install the glass to comply with specification and legislation
- Be able to correctly install the glazing materials.
- Be able to check that the work meets all agreed glazing requirements
- Know how to answer customers’ questions., Safely remove and dispose of all unwanted glazing materials.
- Know the types of problems that can occur when installing glass and offer solutions.
- Know the type and level of detail of the installation that has to be recorded and how this is done in accordance with organisational procedures
7
Installation of Fire Resistant Glass
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to read and interpret the fire resistant glazing job specification
- Be able to use the manufacturers’ and job specification to select the materials to complete the work to specification
- Know the required tools and equipment required to carry out the fire resistant glazing work
- Be able to select and use the tools and equipment for installation in a safe manner.5 Know how to install the fire resistant glazing to comply with the specification
- Be able to install the fire resistant glazing in accordance with manufacturers’ and job specifications.7.
- Know how to carry out the final inspection on the completed installation8 Be able to carry out a final inspection. and complete the required paper
- work/evidence
- Know how to identify and overcome problems in relation to the installation work
8
Installation of Internal Fire Rated windows / doors or screens
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to check the specification and the location of the work to be carried out2.
- Be able to check and confirm the correct position for the internal fire rated window / door or screen and they meet specification3.
- Know how to check the condition of and prepare the aperture prior to fitting the internal fire rated window / door or screen4.
- Be able to check and prepare the aperture prior to fitting the internal fire rated window / door or screen5.
- Know the required tools, equipment and fixings required to carry out the work6.
- Be able to select the required, tools, equipment and fixings for the installation7.
- Know how to position the internal fire rated window / door or screen into the aperture to meet specification8.
- Be able to position internal fire rated window / door or screens correctly into the aperture according to the specification
- Be able to securely fix the internal fire rated window / door or screen to the structure
- Know the correct type of sealant to use to seal between the fire rated window / door or screen and structure11.
- Know how to check fire rated Windows / doors or screens are functioning correctly12.
- Be able to check the internal fire rated window / door or screen is functioning correctly13 Know how to carry out the final inspection of the fire resistant installation and the relevant paper
- work to complete14.
- Be able to carry out the final inspection of the fire rated installation and complete the relevant documentation. 15.
- Know the possible problems that can be faced during the installation of internal fire rated windows / doors or screens
9
Knowledge of Fire Resistant Glazing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reasons for using fire resistant glazing in buildings rather than standard glazing
- Know the different classifications of fire resistant glazing and their uses
- Know the purpose of the fire test report and also other approvals and certification for fire resistant glazing
- Know the factors that influence the fire resistance of glazing systems
- Know where fire resistant glazing can be applied in a building
- Know why the job specification and fire test report must be adhered to
- Know the regulations for impact safety, the classes for product classification and the areas where impact safety performance is required.8.
- Know what identifying marks are required on impact safety glass
- Know why all installation paper
- work/evidence should be completed on completion of the work
10
LOCATE, HANDLE AND TRANSPORT GLAZING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how to select the correct glazing materials and equipment to carry out the glazing work, and that they are fit for purpose
- Know the different types of glazing equipment.
- Be able to locate and select the correct type, quality and quantity of glazing materials and suitable equipment.
- Know the importance of handling and transporting glazing materials and equipment correctly and safely
- Be able to handle and transport glazing materials and equipment correctly and safely., Deliver the glazing materials and equipment to the required location to allow the glazing work to be carried out effectively
- Know the types of problems that can occur when locating, handling and transporting glazing materials and equipment.
11
Maintain Glazing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to confirm the glazing maintenance requirements of the customer.
- Be able to investigate the maintenance need to identify the problem, its location and likely causes.
- Be able to identify which items need removing from the glazing installation and remove them correctly.
- Be able to identify which glazing components and materials are suitable for the glazing maintenance.
- Be able to carry out the glazing maintenance work.
- Understand the types of problems that can occur with maintenance work and possible solutions
- Know what to do when the planned maintenance work has not been successful
- Know the information to record on the maintenance work in accordance with Organisational procedures
12
MAINTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN THE GLAZING WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which, acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the glazing working environment.
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the glazing working environment
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the glazing 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.
13
Prepare for Glazing Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when and how to isolate a work area
- Be able to prepare the work areas correctly.
- Know the different types of access equipment and working platforms for working at heights.
- Be able to safely use the correct access equipment.
- Be able to safely prepare the correct glazing equipment.
- Be able to identify and remove unwanted materials and fittings from the existing glazing system.
- Be able to ensure that the glazing system is stable.
- Know how to identify and overcome problems related to the preparation for glazing work.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8802/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2010