Level 2 NVQ in Curtain Wall Insulation

NVQ Information

The GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation is a nationally recognised, work-based qualification for individuals who install curtain wall systems on construction sites within the glazing, façade and fenestration sector.

This Curtain Wall Installation NVQ confirms occupational competence on site and provides the recognised qualification required to apply for the Blue CSCS Q-Card under the CSCS Partner Card Scheme.

The qualification structure below outlines the combination of mandatory units and optional units that must be achieved to be awarded the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation.

As this is a work-based NVQ, learners must be currently employed in a relevant curtain wall installation role to enrol and complete the qualification.

Blue CSCS Q-Card

The Blue CSCS Q-Card is issued by GQA to skilled workers who hold the relevant Level 2 NVQ in a glazing, fenestration or curtain walling-related occupation. It forms part of the CSCS Partner Card Scheme.

Q Card Essential Site Skills CSCS


L2 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation

Minimum Credit Value: 33
Qualification Number: 603/7248/5
Welsh Qualification Number: C00/4490/3

Candidates must achieve all 19 mandatory credits, plus a minimum of 11 credits from Optional Group 1, and a minimum of 3 credits from Optional Group 2, giving a minimum credit value of 33 credits.

Mandatory Units

Credit Value: 19

Units Required: 5

Maintain Health and Safety in the Fenestration Installation Working Environment
Credits:4
Level:2
Communicating and working with others in the Glass related working environment
Credits:3
Level:2
Locate, Transport, Handle and Position and Materials and Components in Fenestration Installation
Credits:4
Level:2
Identify and Confirm Installation Requirements in Glass and Related Work
Credits:4
Level:2
Knowledge of Drawings, specifications, Method Statements, and safety glazing relating to Curtain Walling Installation
Credits:4
Level:3

Optional Units

Credit Value: 14

Units Required: 2-3

Group A - Install curtain walling systems
Credits:11
Level:2
Group A - Install Facetted, Structurally Glazed or Unitised Curtain Walling Systems
Credits:7
Level:3
Group A - Prepare the Site, Equipment and Tools for Fenestration Installation
Credits:4
Level:2
Group B - Install Infill Units into Curtain Walling Systems
Credits:4
Level:2
Group B - Post Curtain Walling Activity
Credits:3
Level:2
Group B - Knowledge of Curtain Walling Systems
Credits:3
Level:2

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