National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Level 4) with strands in Quotation, and Special Aluminium Joinery

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.

BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) is the largest provider of construction trade apprenticeships in New Zealand. We are appointed by the government to develop and implement industry qualifications for the building and construction sector.

We’re passionate about leading the construction industry to create the best-skilled people for tomorrow. What makes us get up in the morning? The notions of professionalism, the future and skills. We endeavour to work on these aspects of the building industry as they have the ability to increase the productivity, quality and perception of the construction sector in New Zealand.

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