GQA
Level 3
QN: 501/2109/1
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Fenestration Surveying
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 201 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
201 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
Control the installation of windows and doors, or conservatories or curtain walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for controlling installation work.
- Know how to determine if the Installers have the necessary skills, qualifications and licences
- Be able to prepare for controlling installation work
- Be able to control installation activities to ensure that the work is carried out according to specification
- Know how to identify and overcome problems in controlling the installation.
- Know why it is important to record clear and concise information on the installation activity
- Be able to record clear and concise information on the installation activity.
3
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.
4
Identify Fenestration installation requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type of information that needs to be obtained from and given to the customer.
- Know how to identify any potential problems with the existing structural conditions, and how to deal with them
- Know what Building Regulations are relevant to the proposed work and where to find information on these
- Know how to ensure that work can be carried out to the satisfaction of the customer and comply with legislation, guidelines and codes of practice.
- Know what measurements, tolerances and other information should be recorded
- Know how to identify the features of the building that can have an effect on how the measurements are obtained, the difficulties this can ca
- use, and how to minimise any potential problems caused by obtaining measurements on buildings ..., ... with features of these types.
- Know the types of problems that can arise from hidden detail when carrying out Surveying, and how to deal with them
- Know the types of ancillary products that may be required and why
- Be able to obtain and record all necessary information to enable effective Specifications to be completed
- Know the type of information that customers require and why it is important to them.
- Be able to give Customers all necessary information
- Know what should happen with the information obtained
- Be able to ensure the information obtained is dealt with correctly
5
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
6
Maintain Health and Safety Within the Fenestration Surveying Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the Fenestration Installation surveying environment and the types of hazards or risks that can occur
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the Fenestration Installation Surveying environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.
- Know who is allowed access to the areas you are surveying and how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the areas and how to ensure they are safe.
- Be able to carry out the Survey safely
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
7
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.
8
Post Windows, Doors or Conservatories Installation Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to ensure that all correct fixtures and fittings are secured as agreed.
- Know why it is important to remove all materials and debris from the site.
- Be able to remove all surplus materials and debris from the site.
- Be able to finish off the work to specified requirements and carry out a final inspection.
- Be able to provide customers with clear instructions and answer any questions concerning the work.
- Know how to identify and overcome problems in relation to the post installation activity.
- Record information related to the installation activity
9
Produce specifications for window and door, Curtain Wall or conservatory installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure that text-based technical information is accurate, clear
- complete and fit for purpose.
- Be able to produce
- record and present text-based information that is accurate, clear
- Know how to ensure that graphical technical information is accurate, clear
- record and present graphical technical information that is accurate, clear
- Know the industry regulations affecting fenestration installation specification.
10
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
11
Understanding the Building Regulations in the Fenestration Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why Building Regulations exist, and where they apply.
- Know the main parts of Building Regulations that affect the Fenestration Industry
- Know who can carry out inspection of work covered by the Building Regulations and who is responsible for ensuring the inspection takes place
- Know the implications of a failed inspection.
- Understand the aims of part L(Conservation of Fuel and Power) of the Building Regulations regarding U value requirements for Fenestration installation
- Know the name and range of the UK's national system used for rating the energy efficiency of windows and the minimum energy rating band acceptable in the Building Regulations.
- Know the optimum space for heat retention between 2 panes of glass in a double glazed unit
- Know the types of glazing units other than “traditional” double glazed units that can help meet the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations and the benefits of the different types
- Know the advantages of using types of glazing that minimise heat loss.
- Understand what is meant by safety glazing.
- Understand when safety glazing must be used
- Know the exceptions to the use of safety glazing and the minimum thickness acceptable for the exceptions
- Know the requirements for visible glass markings
- Know the common problems that can occur when taking delivery of glass and how to minimise the impact of these problems
- Know the types of windows and doors that part A (Structure) of the Building Regulations applies to
- Understand when Lintels should be used
- Understand the process to be followed with Bay Window replacement
- Understand when and why to ensure any defects in the structure should be addressed before the installation commences
- Know what bearing plates are and when they should be used
- Understand the problems that can occur in bay window removal and replacement and how to overcome them
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/2109/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2010