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Curtain wall installer
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Install curtain wall systems to form all or part of the external envelope of a building
What you'd do
Fix curtain wall frame sections to structural slabs and columns
Lift, position, and secure double-glazed units into the curtain wall frame
Apply and finish structural and weather-seal silicone to manufacturer spec
Fit cladding panels, louvres, and opening vents within the facade
Carry out in-process checks and report defects to the site supervisor
Work safely at significant height using MEWP, rope access, or scaffolding
What you'd learn
How curtain wall systems are designed and how components fit together
Safe working at height including use of rope access, MEWP, and scaffold
Setting out and fixing aluminium frame sections to structure
Glazing - handling, cutting, bedding, and sealing glass units
Weatherproofing and the application of structural and weather silicone sealants
Reading facade installation drawings and understanding tolerances
Ready to look for a place?
See live Curtain wall installer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.