Curtain wall installer

Level

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

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

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.

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