Level 3 - Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

This qualification is part of an overall Level 3 national occupational standard. This qualification is aimed at those who undertake work to produce fabricated products such as sophisticated door and window frames and units, and fabrications used in advanced walling systems etc. Units in this qualification cover the processing and fabricating of frames by joining and assembly. It is not expected that candidates working in this area all do the same activities: the qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility in the qualification, although there are common units in the mandatory section of the qualification.

The standard covers the most important aspects of the job. This qualification is at Level 3, and should be taken by those who are experienced fabricators. Candidates will often take a technical supervisory role, particularly in relation to less-experienced workers.

A further qualification for the Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications at Level 2 is also available. Candidates for this qualification could be assessed in the context of fabricating Windows and Doors, Curtain Walling, Screen Walling, or Conservatories.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES?

Candidates should achieve all 5 mandatory units listed below, plus 4 of the optional 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.

Mandatory Units (all 5 units to be taken)

Optional Units (any 2 units from Group 1, plus any 2 units from Group 2)