Skills Bootcamp – Glass Glazing and Fenestration

Course details

Course provider: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group 

Eligibility: You must be aged 19 or older and live in West Yorkshire

Dates: 10th February 

Duration: 12 days

Venue: Castleford College, Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA

Overview/summary of training

This course is aimed at individuals seeking a career in the construction industry as a window fitter. The skills, knowledge and certification gained will provide them with the core competencies to work in this role and a foundation from which to build a successful career.

The course is also an excellent route for those looking to undertake a craft or trade but who first want to get an overview of the industry before committing.

Week 1

Delivered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Hours: from 09:00 to 16:30 daily

You will develop a knowledge associated with

• Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance (Emergencies and First Aid provision and mandatory reporting of accidents and near misses) and impact on role. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working at height. Mobile elevated working platforms (MEWPS), Electrical safety, emergency stop procedures. Lone working.
• Fenestration installation industry: domestic and commercial.
• Mechanical properties, use and limitations of fenestration materials: aluminium, steel, timber, composites, PVC-U.
• Fixtures and fastening purpose and use: Handles, hinges, locks, trickle vents, louvers and frame extensions.

Week 2

Delivered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Hours: from 09:00 to 16:30 daily

You will develop knowledge and skills associated with

• Positioning and installation techniques of frames.
• Prepare openings for installation.
• Installation of Insulating Glass Unit (IGU); correct orientation of unit (low e glass or coated glass), location on the façade, safety glass.
• Tools and equipment used in fenestration installation: power tools, hand tools, cutting tools and measuring equipment.
• Techniques for measuring, marking and drilling materials.
• Methods of fixing: pack the frame in the aperture, selection of correct fastener or anchor, plug and screw, fix with sleeved anchors, brick screws, window lugs and door straps.
• Interim inspection requirements: windows and doors are in working order to meet manufacturers' instructions, cleaning of frame rebates, cleaning of joints, de-burring of trickle vents including excess swarf. Operation of locks and hardware

Week 3

Delivered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Hours: from 09:00 to 16:30 daily

You will develop knowledge and skills associated with

• Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support.
• Interim inspection requirements: windows and doors are in working order to meet manufacturers' instructions, cleaning of frame rebates, cleaning of joints, de-burring of trickle vents including excess swarf. Operation of locks and hardware
• Pre handover checks: Investigation of snags and snagging techniques.
• Final inspection requirements: Final removal of all protective films, cleaning of glass and frames, cleaning of joints.

Throughout the delivery behaviours associated with effective communication; respect and teamwork will be developed with a focus on customer service.

What next?

• Career as a window fitter
• Progression to a trade or craft
• Construction apprenticeship