GQA
Level 3
QN: 500/7846/X
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Automotive Glazing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 225 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
225 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assess the Quality of Materials / Components in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the quantity, quality and type of glass and glass related materials/components needed.
- Be able to check that the quantity, quality and type of glass and glass related materials match the specifications.
- Know the types of variations in quality that can occur and how to recognise these variations.
- Know how to identify the causes of variation in quality.
- Know the corrective actions to be carried out when a variation in quality is identified
- Know when and where to obtain expert assistance to help identify causes of variation in quality.
- Know how to make recommendations to correct variations in quality.
2
Calibration of screen mounted Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in automotive glass replacement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of ADAS present in vehicles and how to deal with these
- Understand calibration
- Understand how to prepare for the replacement work when ADAS is involved
- Understand the problems that can occur
- Be able to carry out calibration
3
Cut Automotive Glass to Shape for Installation in Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of automotive glass and what their features are.
- Be able to accurately identify the requirements that affect the shape of the glass.
- Know how to obtain and confirm the correct specifications for the glass including glass markings.
- Be able to ensure that quality assurance requirements for the glass are satisfied.
- Be able to correctly cut the glass to shape.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in cutting to shape automotive glass and how these problems might be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the cutting to shape of automotive glass.
4
Develop New Work Procedures in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to assess the requirements of the work activity.
- Know how to identify potential work procedures
- assess their advantages and disadvantages and decide on the most likely procedure.
- Be able to specify a work procedure for testing
- Be able to identify the resources and any special requirements needed to implement the specified work procedure.
- Know how to inform all those who need to know about the work procedure and provide them with a rationale for the introduction of the procedure.
- Know how to test the work procedure.
- Be able to provide details to others so that the work procedure can be replicated.
5
Identify and Rectify Technical Problems in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of technical problems that can occur in a glass or glass related working environment and how to investigate them.
- Be able to investigate a technical problem to identify the problem, its location and likely causes.
- Know when and how to obtain expert assistance to help identify technical problems.
- Be able to rectify the technical problem
- Know how to ensure that the technical problem has been rectified.
- Know how to overcome problems in the identification and rectification of technical problems.
- Know how to record technical problems, their location and rectification and how to inform people who need to know about this.
6
Improve the Work of the Organisation Through the Use of Resources, Communication and Working Relationships in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure that the correct quantities of products and materials and human resources are used and how surplus materials might be reused.
- Know how to minimise wastage of materials
- Know why it is important to contribute to improving the effectiveness of the glass or glass related organisation
- Know the importance of clear, sufficient, accurate and prompt information.
- Know why information needs to be shared with colleagues.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know how to identify and pass on improvements to work activities
- Be able to identify and pass on improvements to work activities.
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important.
- Know why it is important to have good relationships with customers
7
Knowledge of Calibration of screen mounted Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in automotive glass replacement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of ADAS present in vehicles and how to deal with these.
- Understand calibration.3.
- Understand how to prepare for the replacement work when ADAS is involved.4.
- Understand the problems that can occur
8
Knowledge of safe working practices for automotive glazing work on electric/hybrid vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of alternative fueled vehicles available and how to identify them
- Understand the hazards present with high energy electrical systems
- Understand how to carry out automotive glazing work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles
9
Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the glass or glass related working environment.
- Know how to monitor and implement changes in health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines.
- Know how to carry out a formal assessment of hazards and risks in the glass or glass related working environment and the types of risk or hazards that exist.
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the glass or glass related working environment.
- Be able to adopt a safe method of work.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know how to monitor colleagues to ensure they comply with health and safety requirements.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
- Be able to correctly record information on accidents and emergencies.
- Understand the problems that can occur with promoting and maintaining Health and Safety within the glass or glass related working environment and the potential solutions
10
Remove And Refit _Intact_ Fully Encapsulated Windscreens In Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between fully, partial and non-encapsulated glass.
- Know the situations when and understand the reasons why a windscreen may need to be removed and refitted intact
- Know how to assess the installation work and know the types of problems that can occur when attempting to remove a windscreen in a condition that will allow re-installation and how to minimise the risk from these problems
- Know how to locate manufacturer’s instructions and/or organisation guidelines on the removal (intact) and reinstallation of an encapsulated windscreen.
- Know how rain and light sensors work, how to check them, remove them, the types of problem that can occur and how to overcome them.
- Know the types of technology other than rain and light sensors that can be used in windscreens and how to check these
- Be able to remove existing windscreen (intact) and other components and materials using the most appropriate method.
- Be able to store removed components and materials.
- Be able to clear and dispose of all debris and surplus materials
- Know how to prepare surfaces for Direct Glazing
- Be able to assess the aperture and identify and carry out the necessary action to prepare it correctly.
- Be able to assess the removed windscreen and ensure it is suitable for re-installation
- Be able to identify
- select and use the appropriate method and system for fitting the windscreen.
- Be able to correctly install the windscreen.
- Be able to replace removed components and materials and ensure correct function.
- Know the minimum amount of time required after installation before the vehicle can be driven, the reasons this is important and how to ensure a customer is aware of the safe drive time.
- Be able to accurately record information on the work carried out.
11
Repair Damaged Windscreen Glass in Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the industry code of practice relating to windscreen repair.
- Be able to correctly identify the type of windscreen damage and confirm this with the customer.
- Know why it is important to identify correctly the zone where the damage lies and how this affects the feasibility of repair.
- Know the types of action that can be taken to rectify windscreen damage.
- Be able to correctly carry out windscreen repair.
- Be able to clearly provide necessary information to the customer.
- Know the types of problems that can occur in the repair of damaged windscreens and how these can be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the repair of damaged windscreens.
12
Replace Opening Automotive Glass in Vehicles with Modular Door Construction of Frameless Doors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify vehicles that have doors of modular construction and frameless doors
- Be able to assess the installation work and identify the particular requirements for the type of work to be carried out.
- Be able to check that replacement opening automotive glass is fit for use.
- Know how to locate manufacturer’s instructions and/or organisation guidelines on the removal and installation of opening automotive glass in vehicles with modular door construction or frameless doors.
- Be able to correctly remove existing glass and other components and materials.
- Be able to correctly store removed components and materials.
- Be able to clear all debris and surplus materials and dispose of them correctly.
- Be able to assess the aperture and identify and carry out the necessary action to prepare it correctly.
- Be able to correctly fit the opening automotive glass and make any adjustments required to ensure correct operation
- Be able to provide a secure and weatherproof installation.
- Be able to replace removed components and materials and ensure correct function.
- Know the types of problem that can occur in the replacement of opening automotive glass with doors of modular construction and frameless doors and how these problems can be overcome.
- Be able to correctly record information on the replacement of opening automotive glass.
13
Safe working practices for automotive glazing work on electric/hybrid vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of alternative fueled vehicles available and how to identify them
- Understand the hazards present with high energy electrical systems
- Understand how to carry out automotive glazing work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles
- Be able to carry out automotive glazing work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles
14
Understanding Automotive Glazing Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference in construction between laminated and toughened glass and how they behave on impact and how the different types of glass can be processed after manufacture.
- Know why the use of laminated glass in side and rear windows is minimal.
- Know the properties of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) interlayers used in automotive glass manufacture.
- Know what a direct glazing system is and what its properties are.
- Know the terminology for different types of windscreens and their properties.
- Know the possible implications of installing an after market sunroof.
- Know the range of glass tints available, how to identify them and what problems can occur.
- Know how solar control glass is constructed, what its uses are and how it works.
- Know the purpose and meanings of glass marking.
- Know the properties of heated rear and front windscreens.
- Know why it is important to be aware of airbags, how to identify their presence and what precautions need to be taken when working near them.
- Know how rain sensors work for automatic wiper activation, how to check them, the types of problem that can occur and how to overcome them.
- Know how light sensors work, how to check them, the types of problem that can occur and how to overcome these.
- Know the types of resins and urethanes used in automotive glazing and what their uses are.
- Know the types of tools and equipment used in automotive glazing at what they are used for.
- Know what integrated antennas are used for in automotive glazing, reasons Vehicle Manufacturers use them and what kind of problems they have and how to overcome them.
- Know the types of membrane used on the inside of doors, what their purposes are, what problems can occur and how to overcome these problems.
- Know how to locate reset procedures for door glasses, how to use the procedures correctly and understand the implications of not following them correctly.
- Know what a hydrophobic coating is and how it may be used.
- Know the types of material used for temporary glazing, their uses and restrictions.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/7846/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2010