GQA
Level 4
QN: 600/1458/1
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GQA Level 4 Diploma in Facade Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 238 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
238 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Energy And Thermal Values In Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the building efficiency requirements as introduced in 1990
- Understand the need for Thermal calculations in the design of buildings
- Understand the formula and elements in the formula for carrying out a U-value calculation
- Understand energy ratings with respect to Windows and Doors
- Understand other building regulations to impact on energy considerations
- Understand system/unit ventilation
2
Estimating and Specifying for Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to specify a detailed design solution along with a financial estimate
- Understand the various design/specification options available in a range of systems
- Understand why design variations may be needed and how to propose them
- Understand the problems that can occur with producing estimates
3
Fixings in Facade Specifications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors to be considered in order to determine the fixings required for the project
- Understand different types of substrates and how they affect fixing selection
- Understand environmental performance characteristics required from the fixing
- Understand imposed loads applied to the fixings
- Understand how to evaluate fixing capacity with respect to loads applied
- Understand the factors determining the selection of a type of Curtain Wall Fixing to suit the proposed building design / usage
- Understand the brackets and supports required for a Curtain Wall installation
- Know the equipment required to use with Fixings
4
Knowledge Of Building Regulations and Legislation In Facades
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why Building Regulations and other statutory legislation exist, and where they apply.
- Understand when safety glazing must be used
- Know the specific aspects of Fire-resistant glazing covered by Building Regulations
- Know the name and range of the UK's national system used for rating the energy efficiency of windows
- Know how to keep knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements up to date
5
Knowledge Of Glass Types, Properties And Uses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between laminated and toughened glass.
- Know the properties of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) interlayers used in laminated glass manufacture.
- Know how solar control glass is constructed, what its uses are and how it works.
- Understand the terminology used in reference to Solar control glass
- Understand what is meant by safety glazing.
- Know the difference between fire-resistant glazing and standard glazing.
- Understand the terminology used in Fire-Resistant Glass
- Know the purpose and meanings of glass marking.
- Understand different types of glass and their properties.
- Understand how thermal glazing works
- Know the name and range of the UK's national system used for rating the energy efficiency of windows.
- Know the optimum space for heat retention between 2 panes of glass in a double glazed unit
- Know the types and benefits of glazing units that can help meet the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.
- Know the types of decorative glass and cosmetic processes available
- Understand the use of films in glazing
- Know how to obtain information on glass and glazing
6
Principles of Fire-Resistant Glazing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between fire-resistant glazing and standard glazing.
- Understand the types of Fire Resistant Glazing available
- Understand the legislation on Fire Resistant Glazing and how to apply them in practice to the glazing work to be carried out
- Know the basic principles of fire containment in buildings.
- Know the factors that can have an effect on the performance of the fire resistant glazing
- Know how the different components in the fire-resistant glazed system react under fire conditions.
- Know which systems or applications require special considerations when using fire resistant glass and know why special considerations may be necessary.
- Know how to ensure the specified system is appropriate for the installation
- Know the problems that can occur in the preparation of fire-resistant glazing and how to re
- Know how to record information on the preparation of fire resistant glazing to comply with Organisational and Manufacturers guidelines and Legislation.
7
Produce Specifications for Curtain Wall Installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the information required to produce curtain wall specifications and how to obtain it
- Know how to determine curtain wall specifications
- Understand how to deal with changes to specifications
- Understand how to determine the appropriate systems to use to produce and record the specification
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of the specification
8
Renewable Energy and Low / Zero Carbon Technologies in Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic Low / Zero Carbon technologies and systems available with respect to building design
- Understand the purpose of a Building Integrated renewable energy system in commercial buildings
- Understand add-on renewable energy systems to existing buildings
- Understand how to calculate the Return On Investment (ROI) when using LZC technologies
9
The Theory Of Windows And Doors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to define and identify a window
- Understand how to define and identify a door
- Understand the range and usage of window fittings available
- Understand the range and usage of door fittings available
- Understand how to evaluate the risk of corrosion with respect to Window & Door fittings
10
The Use of Sealants in Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the sealants available for use in Curtain Walling
- Know the difference between conventionally retained glazed façade and structurally bonded façades.
- Understand the factors determining the selection of a type of sealant to suit the proposed building design and usage
- Understand what information is required before recommending a product not used before
11
Theory of Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to determine which curtain wall system should be used
- Understand the factors determining the selection of a Curtain wall system to suit the proposed building design / usage
- Understand how and why external influences and factors have an impact on Curtain Wall system designs
- Understand the brackets and supports required for a Curtain Wall installation
- Understand the use of gaskets and gasket system in a Curtain wall system
- Understand the functions of Curtain Wall edge details
12
Understanding Health And Safety As Part Of The Facade Or Fenestration Planning Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure designs comply with relevant health and safety regulations and legislation
- Know how to monitor relevant changes in health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines.
- Understand the types of hazards that have to be taken into consideration when planning Facades and Fenestration Installations
- Understand the Health and Safety procedures to follow if a site visit is required
13
Unitised Facade Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that determine the selection of a unitised system
- Understand the principles involved in the design and fabrication
- Understand the principles involved in the installation of a unitised system
- Understand the performance of a unitised system
14
Wind Loads And Building Physics In Curtain Walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of wind loads on a facade
- Understand how to identify the effects of wind loads
- Understand the building regulations and standards in force for wind loads
- Understand the range of methods for calculating wind loads.
- Understand the effect that loads, static calculations and construction methods have on the building envelope
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1458/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011