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Fenestration fabricator (level 2)

Manufacturing fenestration products such as windows, doors, shop fronts and walls.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
18 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£9,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Aluminium/upvc fabricator
  • Double glazing window factory fabricator
  • Fabricator
  • Fabricator production operative
  • Windows/doors fabricator
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Prepare and maintain a safe working area and restore on completion of work.
  • Perform machinery checks for example crimper and welder.
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Interpret, safe systems of work, review risk assessments and implement control measures.
  • Apply manual and mechanical handling techniques to handle and position products.
  • Select the type and quantity of materials and components.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use digital and written methods to communicate with others.
  • Select, check and use hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
  • Read and interpret information from work documents and other sources, for example drawings, specifications, digital documents, work instructions or manufacturer's guidance.
  • Plan order of works. Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines.
  • Measure, mark and drill materials.
  • Escalate defects, faults or issues.
  • Assemble and join fabrication materials including checking square.
  • Select and fix ancillary items and beading to products.
  • Carry out interim and final inspection for example, size, shape, design and ancillary items.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
  • Complete handover process.

Full information on Fenestration fabricator (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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