Qualification details 
Glazing
Level: 3
Reference:
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 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced, capable of dealing with a wide range of problems, including working with glazing installations that have complex requirements. Candidates will often take a supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced workers. They will also work closely with customers and have well-developed customer service skills.
A further qualification for glazing at Level 2 is also available. In addition, there are qualifications for those who install replacement window and door units.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
- working on customers
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should achieve all the 4 mandatory units, plus a total of 4 optional units, which must include either one or both of Unit 5 or Unit 6. 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 4 units must be taken)- Unit 1 Promote and maintain health and safety in the glazing environment
- Unit 2 Lead the glazing work at glazing sites
- Unit 3 Resolve technical problems at glazing sites
- Unit 4 Install glass into glazing systems
- Unit 5 Cut glass for glazing
- Unit 6 Maintain glazing systems
- Unit 7 Cut glass for complex shapes
- Unit 8 Apply window film to glass
- Unit 9 Glaze fire resistant glazing installations
- Unit 10 Glaze glass interiors
- Unit 11 Glaze glass balustrades
- Unit 12 Glaze glass curtain wall systems
- Unit 13 Glaze glass overhead installations
- Unit 14 Glaze glass shop-fronts
- Unit 15 Glaze glass stair and floor installations
- Unit 16 Glaze structural glass installations
- Unit 17 Glaze toughened glass assemblies
- Unit 18 Glaze security glazing installations
- Unit 19 Glaze glass blocks
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 2013
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.
Who Are You?
Please tell us who you are by choosing from the dropdown box so that we can guide you to the information tailored to your needs.
Glass Qualifications Authority Ltd
Provincial House, Solly Street, Sheffield, S1 4BA
Tel: 0114 2720033 Fax: 0114 2720060
Click here to email us