Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation (QCF)

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at those who work asinstallers of glasssupporting systems, which include conservatories, advanced
curtain walling systems and other external glazing structures. This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who
are experienced installers capable of deal with a wide range of problems, including working with installations that have complex
requirements. Candidates may take a technical or supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced installers. They
will also work closely with customers/clients and have well-developed customerservice skills.
Further GQA qualifications at Levels 2 & 3, covering Fenestration Installation, Curtin Wall Installation, Fenestration Surveying
are available (www.gqaqualications.com)
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be working on and could be assessed in the context of installing Windows and
Doors and Conservatories, or Curtain Walling.
Candidates are likely to have jobs entitled:
• Conservatory Installer • Installation Specialist
• DoubleGlazier • Leading Hand
• Installer of Glass Supporting Systems • Curtain Wall Installer
• Window Fitter
What is required from candidates?
QCF qualifications are made up of a number of unitsthat have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the
correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 5 mandatory units and 3 groups of optional
units. Candidates should achieve all 5 mandatory listed below, plus a minimum of 9 creditsfrom group 1 of the optional units,
a minimum of 4 credits from group 2 and a minimum of 4 credits from group 3. This makesthe minimum credit value of the
qualification 38 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.
Mandatory Units (All units must be taken)
Unit Ref Title Level Credit
FI1 Maintain Health and Safety in the Fenestration Installation Working
Environment
Level 2 4 Credits
FIS1 Understanding the Building Regulationsin the Fenestration Industry Level 3 3 Credits
CW1 Identify and Confirm Installation Requirementsin Glass and Related Work Level 2 4 Credits
FIS2 Improve the work of the Organisation through the use of Resources,
Communication and Working Relationshipsin a Glass or Glass Related Working
Environment
Level 3 5 Credits
AG13 Identify and Rectify Technical Problems in a Glass or Glass Related Working
Environment
Level 3 5 Credits