Glazier

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Glazier. Glaziers measure, cut, finish, install flat glass and mirrors and repair and maintain installations. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan, prepare and select equipment and materials for glass and or mirror installation. • Install, repair and maintain glass materials and the removal of waste materials. • Liaise and communicate with other trades and occupations to ensure legal compliance.

The Construction industries required a training system for the construction of energy efficient buildings. The overall objective was that building regulations, technical standards and capacity are in place to promote energy efficiency in buildings. This new occupational qualification includes all the relevant techniques required to comply with the new energy efficient legislation. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Glazing. This qualification resides as one of several in the construction industry and makes allowance for any feeder occupations to gain access to the Glazier occupation. The Glazier qualification also makes provision for people to progress within this discipline to specialisation areas including glass and mirrors, fall arrest techniques, casement systems, shop front system, sliding door/window system, sliding folding system, glazing different framing types and frameless shower doors. The main benefits of this qualification for the learner is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified artisan with well-structured, relevant and current competencies and able to either charge increased rates or have access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the construction environment. Society will be served by qualified Glaziers who not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements. The overall benefits for the economy would include efficient and effective glazier competencies available to be utilised for economic growth purposes as well as assist in the global move to a greener world by contributing towards building energy efficient buildings.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics.

• Plan, prepare and select equipment and materials for glass and/or mirror installation.
• Install, repair and maintain glass materials and the removal of waste materials.
• Liaise and communicate with other trades and occupations to ensure legal compliance and undertake communication, administration and reporting responsibilities to meet work package requirements.