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Installing internal blinds or solar shading systems in the workplace

Reference
M/617/2506
Level
Level 2
Credit Value
14
Guided Learning Hours
73
 
Aim
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in installing internal blinds or solar shading systems in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Please refer to the hyperlink for clarity - https://www.citb.co.uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework/
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against THREE of the following endorsements:
– standard internal blind (roller, venetian, vertical or panel)
– cassetted blind (screen, blackout or insect screen)
– drapery (roman, austrian or festoon blinds)
– conservatory and rooflight blinds (pleated, pinoleum or nonretractable)
– solar shading system
– solar powered window covering system
– motorised system
– plantation shutter
– smoke curtain
- Tracks (poles, curtain and anti-ligature systems).

Qualifications offering this unit

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