Glazing Installation and Maintenance
Level 3
Awarded by Glass Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 23 May 2002 to 31 December 2006
Group award number: G6T6 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Construction Industry Training Board. Construction Industry Training Board represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the construction industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in the Working Environment
1Maintain the health and safety of individuals
2Minimise injury to individuals and damage to property in an emergency
3Promote health and safety in the working environment
Confirm Specifications for the Glazing Installation
1Collect information on the location of the glazing installation
2Check the specifications of the glazing installation
Improve the Effectiveness of the Organisation
1Improve the effective use of resources
2Obtain and record information
3Provide information to colleagues
4Develop and maintain good working relationships
Manage Yourself
1Develop your own skills to improve your performance
2Manage your time to meet your objectives
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units. (Candidates must select 4 from a single option group, and 1 further different unit must be taken from the remaining optional units including the remaining unit from the candidate’s selected option group)
Group A – Glaziers
Determine the Work to Meet a Customer’s Requirements
1Establish a customer’s requirements
2Assess the work required to meet a customer’s requirements
3Agree the work with the customer
Prepare for Complex Glazing Installation and Maintenance
1Prepare equipment for complex glazing installation and maintenance
2Prepare components and materials for complex glazing installation and maintenance
3Prepare work sites for complex glazing installation and maintenance
Transport and Store Products and Materials
1Transport products and materials
2Store products and materials
3Monitor levels of products and materials
Install Glass Components in Special Glazing Installations
1Secure glass into special glazing installations
2Complete installation work on special glazing installations
Assure the Quality of a Glazing Installation
1Detect variations in the quality of a glazing installation
2Identify the causes of the variations in the quality of a glazing installation
Group B - Maintenance
Determine the Work to Meet a Customer’s Requirements
1Establish a customer’s requirements
2Assess the work required to meet a customer’s requirements
3Agree the work with the customer
Prepare for Complex Glazing Installation and Maintenance
1Prepare equipment for complex glazing installation and maintenance
2Prepare components and materials for complex glazing installation and maintenance
3Prepare work sites for complex glazing installation and maintenance
Transport and Store Products and Materials
1Transport products and materials
2Store products and materials
3Monitor levels of products and materials
Repair Complex Glazing Installations and Components
1Dismantle complex glazing installations
2Repair complex glazing installations
3Reinstall complex glazing installations
Maintain the Progress of Glazing Installation
1Monitor glazing installation work
2Identify defects with complex glazing installations
3Diagnose glazing installation defects
4Monitor the rectification of glazing installation defects
Group C – Architectural Glaziers
Prepare for Complex Glazing Installation and Maintenance
1Prepare equipment for complex glazing installation and maintenance
2Prepare components and materials for complex glazing installation and maintenance
3Prepare work sites for complex glazing installation and maintenance
Transport and Store Products and Materials
1Transport products and materials
2Store products and materials
3Monitor levels of products and materials
Install Glass Components in Special Glazing Installations
1Secure glass into special glazing installations
2Complete installation work on special glazing installations
Assemble Architectural Glazing Systems
1Position and secure architectural glazing systems to building structures
2Prepare architectural glazing systems for the installation of panels
Install Panels into Architectural Glazing Systems
1Secure panels into architectural glazing systems
2Complete installation work on architectural glazing systems
Group D – Supervisors/Surveyors
Determine the Work to Meet a Customer’s Requirements
1Establish a customer’s requirements
2Assess the work required to meet a customer’s requirements
3Agree the work with the customer
Specify Requirements for Complex Glazing Installation
1Obtain dimensions for complex glazing installations
2Provide specifications for complex glazing installations
Maintain the Progress of a Glazing Installation
1Monitor glazing installation work
2Identify defects with complex glazing installations
3Diagnose glazing installations defects
4Monitor the rectification of glazing installation defects
Assure the Quality of a Glazing Installation
1Detect variations in the quality of a glazing installation
2Identify the causes of the variations in the quality of a glazing installation
Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve their Objectives
1Plan the work of teams and individuals
2Assess the work of teams and individuals
3Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
Other Optional Unit
Shape Glass to Meet Complex Specifications
1Check the specifications of glass
2Shape glass with complex specifications
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:
Glass Qualifications Authority
Provincial House
Solly Street
Sheffield
S1 4BA
Tel:0114 272 0033
Glazing Installation and Maintenance/3/19.08.02/GQA