Courses | Specialist training in the Glass and Glazing industry on a national scale

Are WE Ready? Window Energy Ratings & Document L1B October 2010 compliance explained.

Fenestration NVQ's [QCF].

Fenestration Apprenticeships.

Building Regulation understanding & compliance.

Survey & Installation to Bs 8213-4:2007 including best practice and guaranteed cost reduction.

Electronic Survey [New to Industry - Massive Cost Savings Special introductory offer].

Asbestos Awareness.

Working at Heights.

Health & Safety Passports.

Bespoke Training to suit your business.

Listed below are overviews of two of the other Main Courses that we deliver:

1. Comprehensive Surveying Techniques for PVC-u Windows and doors incorporating Best Practice [Introducing Buried Measurements to reduce Mis-measures and protect your bottom line!]

Course summary:

To provide comprehensive instruction on professional Surveying Techniques for PVC-U windows and door-sets, alongside detailed advice on industry best practice. Surveying is one of the most important and difficult jobs within the window industry. A fundamental element of any installation, mistakes made during the surveying process can lead to sever and expensive issues further down the line. This course aims to highlight many common pitfalls and arm you with the skills necessary to survey with confidence and accuracy.

What is it about?

The course aims to present comprehensive Surveying techniques both paper based and electronic that sits alongside the glazing industry code of practice. Despite general improvements in standards throughout the glazing industry, we appreciate that there still remains some confusion as to the most efficient, aesthetically pleasing and - above all - safe way to install PVC-U windows and door-sets. Good Surveying is the basis for ensuring a quality compliant installation.

The properties of PVC-U are unique and the considerations that need to be taken into account when Surveying items of this nature are manifold - this detailed course breaks the process down to the very fundamental principles and will provide delegates with a complete method which they can then apply to their business.

Who is it aimed at?

Company Directors to practicing Surveyors. Installation Managers. Operations Managers. Professional Retail or Commercial installation companies wishing to fully understand how an in-depth Survey can make a huge difference to the finished installation and reduce waste in the process. All delegates will receive expert advice in all areas of Fenestration Surveying, and a whole host of best practice tips to take back to their business.

Course objectives:

To understand fully the importance of The Technical Survey.

To achieve a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of Compliance to Building Regulations [Understanding Building Regulations - a separate Course available from FENSA Training].

To obtain a complete understanding of the fundamental principles of PVC-U Surveying including consolidation of the sale, suitability of design, suitability of the aperture, services in the aperture, frame position, installation techniques, weather tightness, glazing and finishing, lintels and building works, measurements, manufacturing sizes, Surveying for New Build, Safety and Risk Assessments.

To gain an in-depth insight into the best practices of window and door-set Surveying that will lead to a fully compliant Installation, increase repeat business and ultimately, increased profit.

Course content:

Introduction to BS 8213-4:2007 Code of practice for the Survey and Installation of Windows and External Doorsets.

Review of the FENSA Surveyors Guide.

Surveyors role in consolidating the sale.

Introduction to the customer.

Introduction to BURIED MEASUREMENTS.

Professional Surveying standards including:

Discussing the contract with the customer

Risk assessments

Suitability of the aperture

Services in the aperture

Weathertightness

Lintels and building works

Bow, oriel and dormer windows

Bay windows

Coupled / combination frames

Opening type and direction

Doorsets

Drainage

Measurements

Measuring equipment

Manufacturing sizes

Installation techniques

Surveying for New Build

Customer acceptance of survey

Paper based Surveying

Electronic Surveying

Surveyors role in promoting the company and its brand.

Productivity vs. quality.

Safe working practices.

Cost/duration:

Like the majority of our courses The Surveying Techniques Course can either be delivered at your own premises or we can arrange a venue at a location to suit your requirements.

The Course can be delivered as a standalone course that would normally last a full day.

The Course can be delivered in two ways:

1.

The course delivered on a Standalone basis or

2.

As a complete package with course delivery and an Assessment Paper - this alternative gives the delegate an Industry Specific qualification with Certificate of Competence and Plastic ID Badge with relevant Competences on the reverse!

We would be delighted to quote for your specific requirements.

Contact:

training@fenestration-college.co.uk or call Tracey Clegg on 0845 543 0215 for further details.

2. Professional Method for PVC-U Installation and Best Practice

Course summary:

To provide comprehensive instruction on the professional method of installation of PVC-U windows and door-sets, alongside detailed advice on industry best practice.

What is it about?

The course aims to present a definitive standard method for PVC-U frame installation. Despite general improvements in standards throughout the glazing industry, we appreciate that there still remains some confusion as to the most efficient, aesthetically pleasing and - above all - safe way to install PVC-U windows and door-sets. The properties of PVC-U are unique and the considerations that need to be taken into account when installing items of this nature are manifold - this detailed course breaks the process down to the very fundamental principles and will provide delegates with a complete method which they can then apply to their business.

Who is it aimed at?

Company Directors to practicing installers. Professional Retail or Commercial installation companies wishing to fully define PVC-U installation practices for their business obtain detailed techniques for the PVC-U installation and receive expert advice on industry best practice and customer care.

Course objectives:

To understand fully the properties of PVC-U.

To achieve a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of frame removal.

To obtain a complete understanding of the fundamental principles of PVC-U installation including frame position, fixing and packing, sealing, glazing and finishing.

To gain an in-depth insight into the best practices of window and door-set installation that will lead to increase repeat business and ultimately, increased profit.

Course content:

The history and function of a window.

Review of industry standards.

Proffessional installation standards in accordance with BS 8213-4:2007 Code Of Practice, including:

Evaluation of the structural opening

Frame preparation

Method of fixing and packing

Frame glazing

Bay window installations

External perimeter seal, design and application

Frame finish and commissioning

Installers role in company promotion and brand values.

Introduction to the customer.

Productivity vs. quality.

Safe working practices.

Cost/duration:

Like the majority of our courses The Installation Best Practice Course can either be delivered at your own premises or we can arrange a venue at a location to suit your requirements.

The Course can be delivered as a standalone course that would normally last a full day.

The Course can be delivered in two ways:

1.

The course delivered on a Standalone basis or

2.

1.As a complete package with course delivery and an Assessment Paper - this alternative gives the delegate an Industry Specific qualification with Certificate of Competence and Plastic ID Badge with relevant Competences on the reverse!

We would be delighted to quote for your specific requirements.

Contact:

training@fenestration-college.co.uk or call Tracey Clegg on 0845 543 0215 for further details.

Fenestration College Consultancy

One-to-one training tailored to YOUR company's needs

For companies who wish to provide training to a large number of their staff, it is often not practical to send individuals to training courses that require travelling to attend. The additional logistics and administration required for this to be arranged – not to mention any associated costs - mean that for larger organisations, it is often more convenient for training to be delivered to their staff on-site.

This is where the Fenestration College Consultation service can help. Our trainers can visit your company premises to deliver our courses directly to your staff - there's no need for employees to have to travel and your organisation will have the added benefit of focussed, one-to-one attention from the trainer. It is also possible for the training to be tailored to meet your specific needs in order to ensure that your staff are provided with the exact information that they require. In essence, a Fenestration College Consultation enables your employees to gain access to bespoke, concentrated training aimed at providing the knowledge that will ultimately improve your business.

Contact:

training@fenestration-college.co.uk or call Tracey Clegg on 0845 543 0215 for further details.