NVQ Level 2 Curtain Walling Course in Hereford

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 Hereford. Classes run at Glass and Fenestration Training Solutions Hereford, combining online study with 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, so the qualification suits different roles within the industry. You need to 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 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 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 competence on site.

How you will learn

This is a blended Level 2 NVQ curtain walling qualification. You'll complete online study alongside practical, work-based assessment. Your competence is assessed through a portfolio of evidence gathered on site. An assessor will observe your work and review your evidence against the qualification standards. All assessment is based on real tasks carried out in your normal working environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Glass and Fenestration Training Solutions Hereford 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 installation and fixing work across a range of projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Curtain Walling or a related fenestration qualification, for those moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, which many employers and principal contractors require for site access.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), useful if you move into a supervisory position on site.