Glazing Strand

Holders of this qualification are able to carry out tasks within their chosen strand to competently fulfill contracts unsupervised in a safe and processional manner. All four strands within the qualification require the same basic core standards, attitudes and values expected by the Industry and to provide a means of prior learning assessment for those already working in the industry.

The NZQA website has details of each unit standard.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FLAT GLASS ~ Glazing Strand ~
Std #	Unit Standard Name		Credits
Requirements:
	Compulsory credits		101
	Elective credits		5
	Total credits		106
Compulsory - 101 Credits:
57	Provide customer service		2
598	Carry out safe working practices on construction sites		4
601	Use and maintain portable power tools used in construction work		6
617	Erect timber and metal scaffolds		5
629	Select and use adhesives and sealants in construction work		3
636	Interpret working drawings and specifications and prepare quantity lists		3
641	Describe the taking and billing of quantities and formulation of costs		1
642	Describe the critical path method and prepare elementary critical path		1
643	Describe the administration of building contract		1
2032	Demonstrate safe working practice in the glass and glazing industry		3
2033	Demonstrate knowledge of the glass and glazing industry		4
2034	Follow trade practice and comply with Acts and Regulations		5
2035	Handle, store and move glass		5
2036	Handle glass using overhead mechanical handling systems		4
2037	Optimise, measure and cut glass to regular shapes manually		5
2038	Optimise, measure and cut glass for irregular shapes manually		4
2039	Machine glass manually		5
2041	Install glass into glazed framing systems		6
2042	Install insulated glass units, laminated and toughened glass		6
2044	Install glass to glass / or metal with a silicone non-structural joiner		5
2046	Install mirror and mirror tiles		4
2048	Reglaze frames		6
2049	Glaze plastic into frames		5
2062	Install solar control and specialist coated glass		4
6400	Manage first aid in emergency situations		2
6401	Provide first aid		1
6402	Provide resuscitation level 2		1
Elective - Choose 5 credits
2057	Install glass blocks using a non-mortar system		5
2058	Install glass blocks using mortar systems		5
2043	Install and glaze patent glazing systems		5
2056	De-glaze and re-glaze leadlights		3
2045	Install glass to glass and/or metal with a silicone structural joint		5
2047	Install toughened glass assemblies		5