Qualification details 
Glazing
Level: 2
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Who Is This Qualification For
This qualification is aimed at those who work as glaziers, installing glass into frames (e.g. windows, doors), and those who work to maintain glazing installations (usually windows and doors). The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job.
A further qualification for glazing at Level 3 is also available. In addition, there are qualifications for those who install replacement glass supporting frames and units.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
- working on customers premises
- installing glass into supporting frames and units
- maintaining supporting frames and units
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
- Glazier
- Installer
- Fitter
- Glazing Systems Maintainer
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should achieve all the 7 mandatory units, plus 1 other unit from the 2 optional units. The optional unit chosen will determine:
- NVQ - the qualification endorsement title
- SVQ - the qualification title
Candidates should provide evidence of competence in all the statements listed for each element. Guidance on the evidence that will be acceptable is contained in the introduction to each unit.
List of Units
Mandatory units (all 7 units must be taken)
- Unit 1 Maintain health and safety within the glazing environment
- Unit 2 Contribute to the work of the glazing team
- Unit 3 Confirm glazing requirements
- Unit 4 Transport and handle glazing materials
- Unit 5 Prepare for glazing work
- Unit 6 Make safe damaged glass on site
- Unit 7 Install glass into glazing systems
- Unit 8 Cut glass for glazing
- Unit 9 Maintain glazing systems
Last NVQ Start Date: 31 Aug 2010
Last NVQ Certification Date: 31 Aug 2013
Last SVQ Start Date: 31 Aug 2010
Last SVQ Certification Date: 31 Aug 2012
For hard copy information, please contact the GQA Office on 0114 2720033 or by e-mail including the name and postal address you wish the documentation to be sent to.
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