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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Oxford

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 Oxford. Classes run at GFTS Oxford, combining online study with time at the centre.

The course confirms you have the skills to install curtain wall systems on site. It covers a range of system types and installation environments, so it suits the variety of work you'll encounter in the industry. You must be working in the industry to enrol. The course typically takes 12 months to complete.

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

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, regulations, and health and safety guidelines to your work.
  • You'll demonstrate safe working practices in a range of installation environments.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence on the job.

How you will learn

This is a blended NVQ curtain walling qualification. You'll complete online study in your own time alongside practical, on-site assessment. An assessor will observe your work and review your portfolio of evidence. The portfolio records the tasks you carry out as part of your normal job. Assessment is competence-based, so your everyday work on site is central to how you are assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Oxford 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.
  • Fenestration installer, working with windows, doors, and curtain walling.
  • Site glazier, carrying out glass installation across a range of project types.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Walling or Advanced Glazing, for those moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
  • NVQ in Fenestration Installation, broadening your skills across windows and doors as well as curtain wall systems.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), useful if you are moving toward a supervisory position on site.
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