This qualification is aimed at those who undertake work to produce fabricated products such as door and window frames and units, conservatories, and glazing systems used in curtain walling etc. Units in this qualification cover the processing fabrication of frames by joining and assembly. It is not expected that candidates working in this area all do the same activities: the qualification is structured to endure that there is a high degree of flexibility in the qualification, although there are common units in the mandatory section of the qualification. The
standard covers the most important aspects of the job. This Level 5 qualification should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments and require minimum supervision to undertake the job.
A further qualification that covers Production of Glass Supporting Fabrication at Level 6 is also available.
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