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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Sunderland

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

This NVQ curtain walling qualification confirms you can install curtain wall systems on site, working to current legislation and health and safety requirements. The course covers a range of system types and installation environments. You need to be working in the industry to enrol. It typically takes 12 months to complete.

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 the installation process.
  • You'll build and maintain a portfolio of evidence from your on-site work.
  • You'll demonstrate competence across a range of installation environments.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll complete online study in your own time and attend the centre for practical and assessment sessions. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on evidence from your real work on site. An assessor will review your portfolio and observe your practice to confirm you meet the required standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Sunderland 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 and refurbished buildings.
  • Site glazier, carrying out glass installation across a range of project types.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Wall Installation, for those taking on more complex systems or supervisory responsibilities.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Fenestration Installation, broadening your skills across windows and doors.
  • CSCS skilled-worker card assessment, to demonstrate your competence on site and access a wider range of construction projects.
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