GQA Level 3 Certificate In Glass Related Operations

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

It is expected that the take up will be by:

• Apprentices who have commenced employment in the glass sector
• Adults who are probably considering working towards their first NVQ (and using the Technical Certificate to ease them into work related learning/education)
• Adults who are established in their vocational role but don’t have any knowledge related qualifications
• A wider audience including those who are preparing for work

The qualification has been designed in response to requests to provide a qualification containing aspects of underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to GQA NVQs included in the national framework and appropriate to apprentices and others preparing for, or new to, work in the sector. It is capable of delivery through a taught programme of off-the-job learning but due to the dispersed nature of the industry, it is envisaged that most candidates will be supported by a GQA centre with access to the real workplace.

When the qualification is implemented by an established worker, it should provide a confidence builder, i.e. many individuals see themselves as a craftsman/woman without any knowledge related qualifications. The Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations does not require or specify any prior qualifications, learning or experience.

The structure of 100/4573/9, via units 01 to 13, provides pathways to the following qualifications:
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Automotive Glazing) Units 1-4 and 8
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Fenestration Installation and Surveying) Units 1-4 and either 11, 12 or 13
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Glass Manufacturing) Units 1-4 and 5
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Glass Processing) Units 1-4 and 6
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Glazing Installation and Maintenance) Units 1-4 and either 9 or 10
GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations (Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications) Units 1-4 and 7

The related GQA Level 3 NVQ qualifications are:
Automotive Glazing
Fenestration Installation and Surveying
Glass Manufacturing
Glass Processing
Glazing Installation and Maintenance
Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications

WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES?

Candidates should achieve all 4 mandatory units listed below plus one of the optional units. Candidates should provide evidence of achievement linked to one of the six vocational roles listed above for each unit.

Mandatory Units (all 4 units to be taken)
Unit 1 Maintain health and safety in the glass related working environment
Unit 2 Contribute to the effectiveness of the glass related organisation
Unit 3 Handle products and materials used in glass related operations
Unit 4 Monitor and check quality against glass related specifications
Optional Units (1 unit only to be taken)
Unit 5 Set up and operate equipment for glass manufacturing operations
Unit 6 Set up and operate glass processing equipment
Unit 7 Set up and operate equipment for glass supporting fabrication operations
Unit 8 Install and repair fixed glass components in vehicles
Unit 9 Install glass into glazing installation
Unit 10 Shape glass for glazing installations
Unit 11 Confirm specifications for the glass related installation
Unit 12 Prepare for the installation of glass supporting frames and units
Unit 13 Install glass supporting frames and structures
Additional Units (these are not part of the QCA National Qualifications Framework)
Unit 14 The nature of glass (City and Guilds reference 0690.001)
Unit 15 Raw materials and batch mixing (City and Guilds reference 0690.002)

Unit 1            Maintain health and safety in the glass related working environment
Outcome 1.1   Develop and improve personal performance taking account of health and safety issues
Outcome 1.2   Maintain communications with others and contribute to the reporting of health and safety issues
Unit 2            Contribute to the effectiveness of the glass related organisation
Outcome 2.1   Contribute to minimising the wastage of resources in the glass related organisation
Outcome 2.2   Maintain communications and records
Outcome 2.3   Develop and maintain good working relationships
Unit 3            Handle products and materials used in glass related operations
Outcome 3.1   Receive delivery of products and materials
Outcome 3.2   Locate glass related products and materials
Outcome 3.3   Handle and position glass related products and materials
Unit 4            Monitor and check quality against glass related specification
Outcome 4.1   Prepare to monitor and check quality using glass related specifications
Outcome 4.2   Monitor, check and detect variations in quality against specification
Unit 5            Set up and operate glass manufacturing equipment
Outcome 5.1   Prepare equipment for glass manufacturing operations
Outcome 5.2   Monitor the operation of equipment
Outcome 5.3   Maintain the operation of equipment
Unit 6            Set up and operate glass processing equipment
Outcome 6.1   Prepare equipment for glass processing operations
Outcome 6.2   Monitor the operation of equipment
Outcome 6.3   Maintain the operation of equipment
Unit 7            Set up and operate equipment for glass supporting fabrication operations
Outcome 7.1   Prepare equipment for glass supporting fabrication operations
Outcome 7.2   Monitor the operation of equipment
Outcome 7.3   Maintain the operation of equipment
Unit 8            Install and repair fixed glass components in vehicles
Outcome 8.1   Prepare apertures for the installation of fixed glass components in vehicles
Outcome 8.2   Install fixed glass components in vehicles
Outcome 8.3   Repair fixed glass components in vehicles
Unit 9            Install glass into glazing installation
Outcome 9.1   Secure glass into glazing installation
Outcome 9.2   Complete installation work on glazing installations
Unit 10          Shape glass for glazing installation
Outcome 10.1 Check the specifications of the Glass
Outcome 10.2 Shape/cut the glass
Unit 11          Confirm specifications for the glass related installation
Outcome 11.1 Collect information of glass related installation conditions
Outcome 11.2 Check the specifications of the installation
Unit 12          Prepare for the installation of glass supporting frames and units
Outcome 12.1 Prepare glass related operation equipment
Outcome 12.2 Prepare components and materials
Outcome 12.3 Prepare worksites
Unit 13        Install glass supporting frames and structures
Outcome 13.1 Prepare and position glass supporting frames and structures
Outcome 13.2 Secure additional units in supporting frames and structures
Outcome 13.3 Reinstate surface finishes, fixtures and fittings
Outcome 13.4 Complete installation work
Unit 14          The nature of glass
Outcome        The achievement of the City and Guilds 0690.001 examination
Unit 15          Raw materials and batch mixing
Outcome        The achievement of the City and Guilds 0690.002 examination

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