GQA
Level 3
QN: 500/7821/5
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GQA Level 3 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: 256 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
256 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
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.
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
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.
6
Ensure Resources are Available to Meet Work Requirements in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to accurately identify work requirements.
- Be able to accurately identify work requirements.
- Know how to select the correct option for achieving work requirements and the resources required for this.
- Be able to obtain the resources required to do the work.
- Be able to devise a schedule of work and select the resources for each work task.
- Be able to monitor and guide the progress of work, the use of materials and the use of manpower/skills.
- Know how to overcome problems in the use of resources to meet work requirements.
- Know how to record information on the progress of work.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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
11
Monitor and Control Operations in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for monitoring of the glass or glass related operations.
- Be able to prepare for monitoring glass or glass related operations.
- Know how to monitor glass or glass related operations and identify and correct incorrect working practices.
- Be able to monitor glass or glass related operations.
- Know how to identify good practice or potential improvements and make recommendations.
- Know how to identify and overcome problems in glass or glass related operations.
- Know why it is important to record problems, solutions, good working practice and recommendations for improvements.
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.
14
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
15
Set up Equipment for Operations in the Fabrication of Glass Supporting Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for setting up equipment for operations.
- Be able to prepare for setting up equipment for operations.
- Be able to select the correct equipment and ensure it is available.
- Know how to determine the correct settings for the equipment and make adjustments
- Be able to determine the correct settings for the equipment and adjust the settings accordingly.
- Know how to ensure that the equipment monitoring and control systems are appropriate
- Be able to ensure that the equipment monitoring and control systems are appropriate and operating correctly.
- Know the type of problems that can occur in the setting up of equipment and how these can be overcome.
- Be able to record information on the setting up of equipment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/7821/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2010