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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Sheffield

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 Sheffield. Classes run at GFTS Sheffield, with a mix of online study and time at the centre.

This NVQ curtain walling qualification confirms you have the skills to install curtain wall systems on site. You'll cover a range of system types and installation environments, working in line with health and safety legislation. The course takes around 12 months and is flexible to fit around your work. 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 types of curtain wall systems and their installation requirements.
  • You'll apply relevant health and safety legislation and regulations to your work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of installation environments and how to adapt your approach.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your on-site competence.

How you will learn

The course blends online learning with practical assessment on site. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day work. An assessor will visit you in the workplace to observe and verify your skills. Online elements let you study at a pace that fits your job.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Sheffield 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 and refurbished structures.
  • Site glazier, carrying out curtain walling and structural glazing work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Walling or Structural Glazing, for those moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, which many employers require for site access and is supported by an NVQ at Level 2 or above.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), useful if you move into a team leader or supervisory position.
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