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Qualification Title National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Level 4) with strands in Quotation, and Special Aluminium Joinery
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 4
Credits 79 - 81
Subject Area
  • Architecture and Building » Building » Carpentry and Joinery
  • Planning and Construction » Construction » Architectural Technology
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is for people in the architectural aluminium joinery industry who either specialise in preparing quotations for aluminium window contracts or manufacturing aluminium joinery to non-standard (special) specifications.

The compulsory section of the qualification covers the knowledge and skills related to applying hazard identification and risk assessment procedures, applying problem-solving techniques, collaborating within a group/team that has an objective, glass types and their application, implications of legislation and standards for the glass and aluminium joinery industries, working drawings and specifications for building work, and applying product or service knowledge.

The Quotation strand covers the knowledge and skills related to producing quotations, principles and procedures for aluminium window installation, preparing window schedules and specifications, employing customer service techniques, answering customer enquiries on the telephone, and responding to customer enquiries by writing.

The Special Aluminium Joinery strand covers the knowledge and skills related to assembling non-standard (special) aluminium joinery products, cutting aluminium extrusions, machining and preparing aluminium extrusions, preparing and fitting reveals, and glazing non-standard (special) aluminium joinery products.

Candidates wanting to achieve the National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery with the strand in Special Aluminium Joinery [Ref: 1687] must have achieved the National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Assembly and Glazing) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cutting and Machining [Ref: 0766], or have demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills.

Candidates wanting to achieve the National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery with the strand in Quotation [Ref: 1687] may have achieved the National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Assembly and Glazing) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cutting and Machining [Ref: 0766], or have relevant industry experience.
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1687
Status Discontinued
Created 2011-07-21 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2016-01-21 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0

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