GQA Level 3 NVQ in Glazing
Qualification summary
This Qualification is aimed at those who work as glaziers, installing glass into frames (eg windows, doors), or those who work to maintain glazing installations (usually opening mechanisms such as for windows and doors). The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced, capable of dealing with a wide range of problems, including working with glazing installations thathave complex requirements. Candidates will often take a supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced workers. They will also work closely with customers and have well developed customer service skills.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
A Level 3 Technical Certificate is already available from which candidates/achievers can progress.
The new Glazing standards are more reflective of the requirements for NVQ/SVQ qualifications.
New entrants or those already employed but not qualified will normally commence at Level 2 and when appropriate move to Level 3. If prior experience is claimed and supporting evidence is acceptable (or a systematic training programme is planned) individuals can register direct onto the Level 3
The glass sector has introduced a Foundation Degree course (that has a route for Glaziers).
Some Glaziers can move on to supervisory and/or management positions.
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.2
Building and Construction
Candidates must complete all mandatory units from either of the endorsement routes, Glazing (Installation) or Glazing (Maintenance) plus at least 3 of the optional units.
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Glazing (Installation) Mandatory Units
Mandatory units for the Glazing (Installation) endorsement route.
This group represents a pathway.
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M/103/8415 - Install glass into glazing systems
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T/103/8416 - Cut glass for glazing
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F/103/8418 - Promote and maintain health and safety in the glazing environment
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J/103/8419 - Lead the glazing work at glazing sites
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A/103/8420 - Resolve technical problems at glazing sites
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GM -
Glazing (Maintenance) Mandatory Units
Mandatory Units for the Glazing Maintenance endorsement route
This group represents a pathway.
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M/103/8415 - Install glass into glazing systems
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A/103/8417 - Maintain glazing systems
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F/103/8418 - Promote and maintain health and safety in the glazing environment
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J/103/8419 - Lead the glazing work at glazing sites
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A/103/8420 - Resolve technical problems at glazing sites
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OP -
Optional Units
Optional Units of which at least 3 must be taken
This group represents a pathway.