GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation

Who’s this for?

This qualification is aimed at those who work as installers of glass supporting systems, which include window and door units. The standards cover the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although there may be individual units at other levels, 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 that covers Fenestration Installation and Surveying at Level 3 is also available.

Candidates for this qualification could be assessed in the context of installing windows and doors or Conservatories.

Candidates for this qualification will primarily be working on customers’ premises and installing windows, doors, conservatories.

Candidates could have jobs entitled:

• Conservatory Installer
• Window Fitter
• Double Glazier
• Installer of Glass Supporting Systems
• Installer of Replacement Windows and Doors
  • Installer

What is required from candidates?

The qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits.

These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 4 mandatory units and 3 groups of optional units.

Candidates should achieve all 4 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 11 credits from group 1 of the optional units, a minimum of 8 credits from group 2 and a minimum of 3 credits from group 3 and a minimum of 3 from group 4. This makes the minimum credit value of the qualification 40 credits.

The units are made up of the things you need to know and the things you need to be able to do to carry out your job safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.

Accreditation via GQA Qualifications.