Fenestration installer
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Fenestration Installer apprenticeship teaches you to fit windows, doors, roof lights, and curtain walling systems in domestic and commercial buildings, ensuring a weathertight and secure finish. You will learn to remove old frames, prepare openings, and install new products to manufacturer and building regulation standards. This standard leads to senior installer or surveying roles within the fenestration and construction industry.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Types of window and door systems and their installation requirements
Building regulations and thermal performance standards
Preparation of openings and removal of existing frames
Fixing, sealing, and weatherproofing techniques
Safe use of installation tools and working at height
Hardware adjustment and product finishing
Customer service and handover to building occupiers
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Remove old windows and doors safely and tidily
Prepare and square window and door openings
Install new windows, doors, and glazed units correctly
Seal and weatherproof around installed products
Adjust and check hardware for correct operation
Work safely at height on ladders and scaffolding
Hand over completed work and tidy the site
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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