| Qualification Number |
600/9364/X
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| Title |
IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Glazing (QCF) (CERT. ONLY)
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| Category |
National
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| Sector |
Building & Construction
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Glazing & Fenestration
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| Operational Start Date |
01/06/2013
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| Operational End Date |
31/05/2016
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| Total Units |
17 |
Min Credit |
32 |
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| Min Guided Learning Hours |
113 |
Max Guided Learning Hours |
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| Min Age From |
16 |
Min Age To |
100 |
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Registration Fee : £51.00
This is the administrative fee that IQ charges centres to register a learner on this qualification, and NOT a training fee. All fees include registration, certification and postage (international delivery rates may apply).
Qualification Purpose
For Qualification Purpose Statement please click here
About this Qualification
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This qualification is being expired, Registration end date is 31/5/16 and certification end date is 31/8/16
The IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Glazing (QCF) is a competence-based qualification for individuals working in glazing, installing glazing systems, investigating and resolving technical problems and leading teams. This can also involve installation of architectural stain glass. It provides learners with formal recognition of their competence. All learners will cover the essential areas of health and safety, installations, confirming requirements, handling materials and equipment and preparatory tasks relating to glazing working environments. Through the optional units, learners will also cover a range of types of glazing installations. The objectives of the qualification include meeting relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding.
The qualification is the competence element of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Glass Industry Occupations Glazing pathway.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification can progress to, for example:
IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Fenestration surveying
IQ Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Glass Related Operations
IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Fabrication of Glass Supporting Structures
IQ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation
Take this Qualification
If you are interested in taking this qualification and would like to find your nearest IQ centre, please give us a call on 01952 457 452 and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Structure
To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Glazing (QCF) learners have to achieve a minimum of 32 credits , 19 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 7 credits from the Optional Group B and a minimum 6 credits from Optional Group. Achievement of any additional optional units will be recognised and recorded on the certificate.
This qualification is not graded successful learners achieve a pass.
Assessment
All units in this qualification are assessed by portfolio. Evidence for this qualification must come from the learners consistent performance in the workplace and must meet the requirements of the Proskills Assessment Strategy (Appendix A at the end of this document). Further guidance for each unit can be found in the assessment guidance relevant to each unit. All Assessment Criteria must be met in each relevant unit to achieve this qualification. All Assessment criteria of selected units must be met. An Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website. Assessment for this qualification must also meet the requirements for Additional Requirements for Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF see appendix B.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 2 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language.
Tutor Requirements
All trainers/assessors and internal verifiers delivering this qualification must meet the requirements as per the Proskills assessment strategy (see Appendix A located at the end of this document).
Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved by IQ in order to offer this qualification.
Downloadable Resources