What is Glass Manufacture and Construction?
Glass is a very popular material used in the construction of buildings, in furniture and other decorative aspects as well as general glazing. As an apprentice in the glass industry you will follow a comprehensive training programme in one of the following pathways:
• The manufacture of flat glass , decorative glass or double glazed units
• The manufacture of aluminium or UPVC windows, doors, conservatories or curtain wall
• The installation of windows, doors, conservatories or curtain wall
• The installation of fascias, soffits and gutters
• Glazing
To support you, we at NLTG have a dedicated team all with a vast experience in the different disciplines mentioned above. NLTG have also been awarded the Glass Training National Training Provider of the year award on two occasions.
What training will I receive?
The glass related occupations can involve the manufacture of flat glass, double glazed units or UPVC/aluminium frames and structures. It can also cover the installation of aluminium or UPVC frames and structures as well as glazing. The occupation will involve either working in a factory or on construction sites. The installation and glazing qualifications will include working at height and working outside.
The occupation can involve using CNC machinery to shape, drill and grind the glass, working from either computer fobs or technical drawings.
Glazing installation/maintenance (broken glass repair/site glazing)
Apprenticeship is connected closely with the construction industries and would be based around working on sites or in factories either within local areas or maybe travelling to other areas. Glazing can take on two forms, either site glazing of large construction projects or domestic glazing, repairing broken windows and doors at domestic properties. You will need a good head for heights and be prepared to work in all types of weather conditions as this work is mostly outside.
Additional benefits
• All vacancies are jobs from day one
• Your training will lead to a nationally recognised qualification
• You will receive an attractive wage/salary during training
• We have a dedicated team to support you with your literacy and numeracy skills
• We operate an equality and diversity policy
• All employers are appraised for health and safety
• We will visit you regularly during your training
• Your training will be full and varied
What qualifications will I achieve?
Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 2 in one of the following : Glass Processing, Fabrication, Fenestration Installation, Glazing or Fascia and Soffitt Installation.
Technical Certificate.
Key Skills.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities.
Advanced Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 3 in one of the following : Glass Processing, Fabrication, Fenestration Installation or Glazing.
Technical Certificate.
Key Skills.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities.
All of our Training Officers are committed to you as the learner, giving you support where you need it most.
Apprenticeships are free for 16 to 18 year olds and 19 to 24 year olds. For those that cannot do an apprenticeship who are 19 years old and over *, you can do an NVQ plus Essential Skill in either literacy or numeracy via our Train 2 Gain scheme.
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS OUT THERE - Apprenticeships are not only free for most of your staff, they are also an excellent motivator for all, and show what type of employer you are, contact us for more information.
* for Train 2 Gain, you must be employed under a contract of employment, do not hold 5 GCSE grades at A-C (CSE grade 1), or an NVQ 2 or equivalent, do not hold an academic qualification at A level or above, not already on a Government funded programme.
(Scheme Co-ordinator for Glass Manufacture and Construction: Paul Fairhurst)
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