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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course – GFTS Leicester City Centre

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 at GFTS Leicester City Centre. Learning is blended, combining online study with time at the centre.

This NVQ curtain walling qualification confirms you can install curtain wall systems on site, working to relevant legislation and health and safety requirements. The course covers a range of system types and installation environments. It typically takes 12 months to complete. 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 legislation and regulations that apply to curtain wall installation.
  • You'll apply health and safety guidelines throughout your work.
  • You'll work across different curtain wall system types and installation environments.
  • You'll demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills required of a curtain wall installer.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll complete online study in your own time and attend the centre for practical assessment. Your competence is assessed through a portfolio of evidence gathered from your real work on site. An assessor will observe you working and review your portfolio to confirm you meet the required standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Leicester City Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Curtain wall installer, fitting curtain wall systems on commercial and residential sites.
  • Glazing operative, installing glass and framing systems on construction projects.
  • Facade installer, working on external building envelope systems.
  • Site glazier, carrying out glazing work across a range of building types.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Curtain Wall Installation, for those taking on more complex or supervisory site roles.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, required on most UK construction sites and supported by an NVQ at Level 2 or above.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), a short course for those moving into a supervisory position.
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