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National Certificate in Glazing (Level 4)
Level
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Credits
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This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is
31 December 2020.
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Glazing (Level 4) with strands in Residential Glazing, Commercial Glazing, and Frameless
Glazing [Ref: 2945].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31
December 2017. The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31
December 2020.
Candidates currently working towards this qualification can either complete the
requirements by the date specified or transfer to the replacement qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Transition Arrangements
Version 3 changes to structure and content
 Credit total increased from 108 to 123.
 Standards 20497, 20498, 20499, 20511, 20515, 20516, 20517, 26032, 26033, and
26034 were removed from the compulsory section.
 Standards 28226, 28754, 28755, 28756, 28757, and 28772 were added to the
compulsory section.
 Standards 2045 and 20521 were removed from the elective section.
 Standards 28772 and 28765 were added to the elective section.
This qualification contained expiring unit standards for which replacement unit standards
have now been registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained
credit for the expiring unit standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the
replacement unit standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
2045, 26033
28772
20497
28226
20498, 20499
28754
20511, 26034
28755
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Credit for
Exempt from
20515, 20516, 20517
28757
20521
28765
26032
28756
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to the BCITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Version
1
2
3
Date
July 2004
June 2010
January 2016
Last Date for Assessment
December 2012
December 2020
December 2020
Standard Setting Body
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)
PO Box 2615
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Email
Website
64 04 381 6430
national.office@bcito.org.nz
http://www.bcito.org.nz/
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National Certificate in Glazing (Level 4)
Level
4
Credits
123
Purpose
This qualification is for people who install glass and glass products in buildings and related
structures.
The compulsory section of this qualification covers the knowledge and skills related to first
aid; installing mirrors; reglazing frames; working safely; using safe work practices to
handle, store, and move glass manually; using safe work practices to handle glass with
overhead mechanical handling systems; cutting glass to regular shapes manually on-site;
installing Insulating Glass Units (IGUs); installing glass in timber joinery; installing glass in
metal frames; installing glass in aluminium and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) joinery; installing
frameless glass shower doors and screens; installing toughened glass doors and
entrances; solar control, specialist coated glass and glazing systems; edgeworking glass
manually; installing glass with structural silicone glazing; cutting glass to irregular shapes
manually on-site; reading and interpreting plans, working drawings and specifications;
creating sketches and drawings; and applying mathematical processes.
The elective section enables candidates to select standards from the areas of flat glass,
stairs and other joinery trade skills, core construction, and core driving knowledge and
skills that complement their job roles.
This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (Introduction)
(Level 2) [Ref: 0997] and can lead on from the National Certificate in Glass Processing
[Ref: 1103] or the National Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 3) [Ref: 1249].
Replacement Information
This qualification and the National Certificate in Glass Processing [Ref: 1103] are part
replacements for the National Certificate in Flat Glass with strands in Glazing, Decorative,
Processing, and Automotive [Ref: 0304].
Special Notes
Prerequisite: The National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (Introduction) (Level 2)
[Ref: 0997], or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.
Candidates who choose standard 3466 in the elective section must hold a minimum of the
class of licence required for the vehicle being driven and comply with the requirements of
the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 and the Land Transport (Driver
Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006.
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People in the glass and glazing industry who have learned their craft over many years, but
do not hold a qualification, may wish to have their existing skills recognised through the
RCC (recognition of current competence) process. The RCC process is carried out by
registered assessors and accredited providers. Candidates must go through an
assessment process to gain credit for national standards. Candidates for RCC are
encouraged to contact the Joinery Industry Training Organisation.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
1
13
29
58
101
Elective
0-3
0-17
6-32
22
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – A minimum of 22 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Health > Health Studies > Core Health
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6400
Manage first aid in emergency situations
3
2
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide resuscitation level 2
1
1
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Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2046
Install mirrors
3
4
2048
Reglaze frames
3
6
20512
Install Insulating Glass Units (IGUs)
4
6
20518
Install frameless glass shower doors and screens
4
6
20519
Install toughened glass doors and entrances
4
6
26031
3
4
28756
Demonstrate knowledge of solar control, specialist
coated glass, and glazing systems
Edgework glass
4
10
28757
Glaze frames
4
15
28772
Glaze with structural silicone
4
5
Level
Credit
Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > General Glass and Glazing
ID
Title
28754
Handle, store and move glass
3
5
28755
Cut glass manually
4
10
Level
Credit
3
8
Manufacturing > Joinery > Joinery Core Skills
ID
Title
28226
Work safely in the glass, joinery, or joinery related
industries
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Building, Construction, and Allied
Trades Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22607
24353
24361
Read and interpret plans, working drawings and
specifications for BCATS projects
Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and
drawings for BCATS projects
Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects
2
3
2
6
2
3
Elective
A minimum of 22 credits
 Of which a minimum of 6 credits at Level 4
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Manufacturing > Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2057
Install a glass block wall using a non-mortar system
3
2
2062
Install solar control and specialist coated glass
4
4
20504
Install bent glass
4
6
20520
Install glass balustrade systems
4
7
26079
Make a template for cutting out glass
3
3
28765
Install structural glass assemblies and walls
4
10
28772
Glaze with structural silicone
4
5
Level
Credit
3
4
Manufacturing > Joinery > Stairs and Other Joinery Trade Skills
ID
Title
2549
Measure and calculate in the joinery industry
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Core Construction
ID
Title
Level
15757
Employ fall arrest systems on building and construction
sites
Service Sector > Driving > Core Driving Knowledge and Skills
ID
Title
3465
3466
Describe driving hazards and risk reduction strategies
and responses to driving hazards
Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while
driving
Credit
3
4
Level
Credit
2
3
3
4
First Aid V2 Exemptions
Credit for
Exempt from
26551, 26552
6400, 6401, 6402
26552
6401
26551
6402
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Version 2 Exemptions
Credit for
Exempt from
2032
28226
2035
28754
2036
28754
2037
28755
2041
28757
2042, 2044, 2047
20504, 20512, 20518, 20519, 20520,
28765
24353
12941
Version 3 Exemptions
Credit for
Exempt from
2045, 26033
28772
20497
28226
20498, 20499
28754
20511, 26034
28755
20515, 20516, 20517
28757
20521
28765
26032
28756
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following review.
Changes to structure and content
 Credit total has decreased from 129 to 108.
 Standards 643, 2043, 2049, 2056, 13036, 13067, 15755, 20496, 20507, 20508, and
20522 were removed from the compulsory section.
 Standards 22607, 24353, 24361, 26031, 26032, 26033, and 26034 were added to the
compulsory section.
 Standards 20518 and 20519 were moved from the elective to the compulsory section.
 Standards 2045, 2062, and 20504 were moved from the compulsory to elective
sections.
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 Standards 2058 and 13053 were removed from the elective section.
 Standards 2549, 3465, 3466, 15757, and 26079 were added to the elective section.
 Credit values and levels of standards were updated following review.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
2032
20497
2035
20498
2036
20499
2037
20511
2041
20515, 20516, 20517
2042, 2044, 2047
20504, 20512, 20518, 20519, 20520,
20521
24353
12941
People currently working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements of that version or transfer their results to this version of the qualification.
Any candidate who feels that they have been disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements should contact the Joinery Industry Training Organisation at the address
given below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 1 of this qualification, and the National Certificate in Glass Processing [Ref: 1103]
replaced the National Certificate in Flat Glass with strands in Glazing, Decorative,
Processing, and Automotive [Ref: 0304].
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO
NZQA
The Skills Organisation
Certification
This certificate will display the logo of the NZQA, the Building and Construction Industry
Training Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess
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against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
186
Manufacturing > Glass and
Glazing
040323
Architecture and Building >
Building > Glazing
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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