NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Stoke on Trent

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

About this course

NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Stoke on Trent. Classes run at GFTS Stoke on Trent, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. The course runs over 12 months on a flexible, daytime basis.

This qualification confirms you can install curtain wall systems on site, working to relevant legislation and health and safety requirements. It covers a wide range of system types and installation environments. 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 install curtain wall systems on site to industry standards.
  • You'll work safely in line with relevant legislation and health and safety guidelines.
  • You'll handle a range of curtain wall system types and installation environments.
  • You'll plan and prepare for curtain wall installation tasks.
  • You'll check and inspect your own work to ensure it meets required standards.

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 on site. An assessor will observe you working and review your portfolio to confirm you meet the required standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Stoke on Trent 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 and related work on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Wall Installation, for those taking on more complex or supervisory site roles.
  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fenestration Installation, broadening your skills across windows and doors.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), useful if you move toward a supervisory role on site.