Level 2 Fenestration Installer

Fenestration is the arrangement and design of windows and other external glazed
elements in a building with the exception of curtain walling. It can often be the most impressive feature of a building and covers a range of products e.g. windows, doors, bi-folds, rooflights, and conservatories. Companies range in size from local micro-businesses servicing only the domestic market to large national employers who both manufacture and fit a wide range of fenestration products for dwellings and non-dwellings. Installers work with a broad range of materials (e.g. PVC-U, aluminum, steel, timber, and composite) and a wide variety of building structures and building methods.

Employees in this occupation will be responsible for completing their own work, with minimal supervision, ensuring they meet installation quality standards and deadlines. They may work as part of a team, with responsibility for a specific aspect of the installation, contributing to the completion of the project.

As part of this, they will be expected to liaise with various clients, be aware of relevant legislation and regulations related to the product/service, interact with clients understand their working environment, and work within these limitations.

The minimum duration for this apprenticeship standard is 18 months.

Delivery will be tailored to the apprentices' requirements and will primarily be site-based for practical with theory sessions being arranged to develop the apprentice's knowledge. In addition to this, from time to time, there may be a requirement for the learner to visit our centre for training if certain needs arise.

This occupation can progress to more specialist occupations through further training, e.g. curtain walling, surveying, and working on high-rise high-risk buildings which must comply with specific regulations since the Grenfell Fire.