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NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Wakefield

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 Wakefield. Classes run at GFTS Wakefield, blending online study with practical time at the centre.

The course confirms you have the skills and knowledge to install curtain wall systems on site. It covers a range of system types and installation environments, and all work must meet relevant legislation and health and safety requirements. The course takes around 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 install curtain wall systems on site to industry standards.
  • You'll work across a range of curtain wall system types and installation environments.
  • You'll apply relevant legislation and regulations to your work.
  • You'll follow health and safety guidelines throughout installation tasks.
  • You'll build and evidence a portfolio of your on-site work.

How you will learn

This is a blended Level 2 NVQ curtain walling qualification. You'll complete online learning in your own time and attend the centre for practical and assessment activity. Assessment is competence-based and carried out on site. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real work. An assessor will observe you working and review your portfolio to confirm your competence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GFTS Wakefield 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 installer, working on external cladding and curtain wall projects.
  • Site glazier, carrying out installation and fixing of glazed units.
  • Fenestration installer, fitting windows, doors, and curtain wall systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Walling or a related facade specialism, for those moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Fenestration Installation, broadening your skills across window and door systems.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card assessment, often required for site access on larger commercial projects.
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