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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Birmingham

Cost£925.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGQA
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About this course

NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Birmingham. Classes run at GFTS Birmingham, combining online study with practical time at the centre.

The course confirms you have the skills and knowledge to install curtain wall systems on site. You'll cover a range of system types and installation environments, working in line with relevant legislation and health and safety requirements. The course typically takes 12 months and is assessed in your workplace. You must be working in the industry to enrol.

You'll finish with an NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation at Level 2.

Who this course is for

The aim of this qualification is to confirm that the candidate has the skills and knowledge to install Curtain Wall systems on site. It is not expected that all curtain wall installers will carry out identical tasks as there are many variations in system types and installation environments so the qualification had been developed to allow as wide an uptake as possible. All of the work needs to be completed in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and health and safety guidelines.

Entry requirements

Must be working in the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to install curtain wall systems on site.
  • You'll understand the different curtain wall system types and their installation requirements.
  • You'll apply relevant legislation and regulations to your work.
  • You'll follow health and safety guidelines throughout installation.
  • You'll demonstrate competence across a range of installation environments.
  • You'll build and maintain a portfolio of evidence from your on-site work.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll complete online study in your own time, alongside practical assessment carried out on site at your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across curtain wall installation tasks. An assessor will review your work and sign off your units as you progress through the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Curtain wall installer, fitting glazed facade systems on commercial buildings.
  • Glazing operative, installing glass and framing systems on construction sites.
  • Facade technician, working on the external envelope of new-build projects.
  • Site glazier, carrying out curtain walling and structural glazing work.
  • Fenestration installer, fitting windows, doors, and curtain wall systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation, for those moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, required on most commercial construction sites and supported by this NVQ.
  • NVQ qualifications in related trades such as structural glazing or window and door installation, broadening your site skills.
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