Qualification details 
Fenestration Installation and Surveying
Level: 3
Reference:
Who Is This Qualification For
This qualification is part of an overall Level 3 national occupational standard. This qualification is aimed at those who work as installers and surveyors of glass supporting systems, which include conservatories and other external glazed structures, and advanced walling systems etc. It is not expected that installers and surveyors do the same activities: the qualification is structured to ensure that each occupation has its own group of units in a separate option group, although they both share common units in the mandatory section of the qualification. 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 installers or surveyors, capable of dealing with a wide range of problems, including working with installations that have complex requirements. Candidates will often take a technical supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced installers or surveyors. They will also work closely with customers and have well-developed customer service skills. A further qualification for Fenestration Installation at Level 2 is also available. Candidates for this qualification could be assessed installing or surveying in the context of Windows and Doors, Curtain Walling, Screen Walling, or Conservatories.
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be:
- working on customers premises
- installing glass supporting systems
- surveying glass supporting systems
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
- Architectural Glazing Installer
- Conservatory Installer
- Curtain Walling Installer
- Installation Specialist
- Leading Hand
- Surveyor - Fenestration Systems
- Team Leader
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should achieve all 5 mandatory units listed below, plus 1 of the option groups (Option Group 1 requires 4 units, Option Group 2 requires 2 units). Candidates should prove that they can achieve 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 5 units to be taken)
- Unit 1 Promote and maintain health and safety within the working environment
- Unit 2 Improve the work of the organisation
- Unit 3 Assess the quality of glass-related materials
- Unit 4 Diagnose and rectify technical problems
- Unit 5 Plan the use of resources to meet work requirements
Candidates must choose either Option Group 1 (installers) or Option Group 2 (surveyors)
Option Group 1 (installers): A minimum of 2 units from 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 plus any other 2 units from 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 16 or 19 (ie other than 11 and 12) NB units 16 and 19 cannot be taken together as an option towards the installer qualification
Option Group 2 (surveyors): Any 2 units from 10, 11, or 12
- Unit 6 Develop new work procedures
- Unit 7 Install external glass supporting structures
- Unit 8 Install complex glass supporting systems
- Unit 9 Maintain complex glass supporting systems
- Unit 10 Control the installation of glass supporting systems
- Unit 11 Identify installation requirements
- Unit 12 Produce specifications for glass supporting systems
- Unit 13 Process products and materials by shaping
- Unit 14 Prepare apertures for glass supporting systems
- Unit 15 Install glass supporting systems
- Unit 16 Install window and door units in glass supporting systems
- Unit 17 Install panels into glass supporting systems
- Unit 18 Maintain glass supporting systems
- Unit 19 Install window and door units in new build glass supporting systems
Last NVQ Start Date: 30 Jun 2009
Last NVQ Certification Date: 30 Jun 2012
Last SVQ Start Date: 31 May 2009
Last SVQ Certification Date: 31 May 2012
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