NVQ’s & SVQ’s in Fenestration Trades
Candidates can access job specific Fenestration National Vocational Qualifications in England/Wales and Northern Ireland through GQA Approved Training Centres. Candidates in Scotland can access Scottish Vocational Qualifications through GQA Approved Training Centres. Courses are available for those starting out in the industry and competency update courses are available for those looking to renew their CSCS Cards.
Curtain Wall Installer:
- Level 2 NVQ in Curtain Wall Installation
- Level 2 competency update course for CSCS Card renewals
- Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Fenestration Installation achieved in context of Curtain Wall
- Level 3 competency update course for CSCS Card renewals
These courses provide a training route to achieve the Curtain Wall Installer CSCS Card . Candidates may apply for a Red CSCS card whilst undertaking the NVQ course, Card validity – 12 months. Upon attainment of the NVQ and completion of the other required elements the candidate may apply for a Blue Skilled workers Curtain Wall Installer CSCS Card.
Windows & Doors Installer:
- Level 2 NVQ/SVQ in Fenestration Installation
- Level 2 competency update course for CSCS Card renewals
- Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Fenestration Installation
- Level 3 competency update course for CSCS Card renewals
Where can I undertake an NVQ / SQV Course?
Approved Training Centres may be found at: GQA Qualifications: Approved Centres | GQA Qualifications approved training centres are available across the UK.
What are NVQ’s / SVQ’s?
NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are based on national occupational standards.
These standards are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation, including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding that underpin competent performance.
Within reason, NVQs do not have to be completed in a specified amount of time. They can be taken by full-time employees or by school and college students with a work placement or part-time job that enables them to develop the appropriate skills. There are no age limits and no special entry requirements.
SVQs (Scottish Vocational Qualifications) operate broadly in the same way as NVQs, but are used mostly in Scotland. All SVQs are credit rated and levelled and feature in the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) in order to enable clear learner progression between other Scottish national qualifications and the SVQ provision, including Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks. You can see how the SVQs are related to other Scottish qualifications in the SCQF.
Further information
If you would like further information, please contact: enquiries@c-a-b.org.uk