GQA
Level 3
QN: 603/4277/8
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma for Fenestration Installation-Competency update
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 96 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
96 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma for Fenestration Installation-Competency update
Advanced Fenestration Installation-Competency update
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the suitability of fenestration products against job specifications and regulatory requirements
- Implement safe systems of work in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
- Interpret thermal performance and ventilation requirements within Approved Document L and F
- Apply correct fixing and sealing methods to ensure structural integrity and weatherproofing
- Evaluate the need for structural support and lintel provision in wide or load-bearing openings
- Demonstrate compliance with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Glazing Manual requirements
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma for Fenestration Installation-Competency update
Install Windows and Doors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate correct manual handling and positioning of windows and doors during installation.
- Select appropriate fixing methods for securing units to masonry, timber frame, and other structural substrates.
- Install and fix window and door units securely, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Apply suitable weatherproofing materials and techniques to achieve a weather-tight seal around the perimeter.
- Verify that drainage channels and weep holes are unobstructed and functioning to prevent water ingress.
- Check and adjust installed units for plumb, level, and correct operation of opening sashes.
- Diagnose and resolve common installation problems such as out-of-square openings or substrate defects.
- Finish the installation to specification, including making good internal and external reveals and removing waste.
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GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma for Fenestration Installation-Competency update
Understanding the Building Regulations in the Fenestration Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of Building Regulations in ensuring safety and energy performance in fenestration installations.
- Interpret the key requirements of Part L regarding U-values, energy ratings, and glazing types for windows and doors.
- Specify when and where safety glazing must be used, including exceptions and marking requirements.
- Describe the structural considerations for window and door installation, including the use of lintels, bearing plates, and bay window replacement processes.
- Outline the inspection process for fenestration work under Building Regulations, including responsibilities and consequences of non-compliance.
- Identify the ventilation requirements under Part B for purge and background ventilation in habitable rooms.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4277/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2019